Call round Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈɹaʊnd
KAWL rownd
kˈɔːl/ /ɹˈaʊnd
KAWL ROWND
Definition
To visit someone at their home, usually for a short or informal visit.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily British English; in the US, 'stop by' or 'drop by' is more common. Used informally for short, friendly visits. Often followed by 'to' or 'for' (e.g., 'call round to see you'). Does not involve calling by phone.
Spanish: pasar por casa - hacer una visitaPortuguese (BR): fazer uma visita - passar para uma visita rápidaPortuguese (PT): fazer uma visita - passar de visitaChinese (Simplified): 过来拜访 - 顺便来访Chinese (Traditional): 過來拜訪 - 順道來訪Hindi: मिलने आना - घर आनाArabic: يَمُرُّ على أحد - يزور بسرعةBengali: ঘুরে আসা - স্বল্প সময়ের জন্য দেখা করতে যাওয়াRussian: зайти в гости - заглянутьJapanese: 立ち寄る - 訪ねる（家に）Vietnamese: ghé qua - đến thămKorean: 잠깐 들르다 - 방문하다Turkish: uğramak - kısa bir ziyarette bulunmakUrdu: ملنے آنا - مختصر سی ملاقات کے لیے آناIndonesian: mampir - berkunjung sebentar
Example Sentences
I'll call round after work to see how you are.
basic
My parents sometimes call round on Sundays.
basic
Can you call round tomorrow morning?
basic
If you're in the area, feel free to call round for a coffee.
natural
We love it when friends call round unexpectedly.
natural
Just call round whenever you fancy a chat.
natural