Call at Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈæt

KAWL-at

UK

kˈɔːl/ /ˈæt

KAWL-at

Definition

To stop at a place, usually for a short time, especially for trains, ships, or buses as part of a journey.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in formal or travel contexts, especially for ships and trains, not for cars or planes. Often followed by the place ('call at London'). More common in British English than American English.

• Spanish: hacer escala en - parar en (transporte)
• Portuguese (BR): fazer escala em - parar em (transporte)
• Portuguese (PT): fazer escala em - parar em (transporte)
• Chinese (Simplified): （船/火车等）停靠 - 停靠（交通工具）
• Chinese (Traditional): （船/火車等）停靠 - 停靠（交通工具）
• Hindi: (यात्रा के दौरान) रुकना - ठहरना (यातायात)
• Arabic: يتوقف في (مواصلات) - يرسو في (سفينة)
• Bengali: থামা - যাত্রাবিরতী করা
• Russian: останавливаться - делать остановку
• Japanese: 寄港する - 立ち寄る
• Vietnamese: dừng tại - ghé qua
• Korean: 들르다 - 정차하다
• Turkish: uğramak - durmak
• Urdu: رکنا (سفر کے دوران)
• Indonesian: singgah - berhenti di

Example Sentences

The train will call at Bristol before reaching London.

basic

Our ship will call at several ports on the journey.

basic

Does the bus call at this stop?

basic

We called at a small village to pick up more passengers.

natural

This cruise ship doesn’t call at Venice anymore.

natural

The ferry will call at every island along the route.

natural