Taking calls Meaning in English
expression · lemma: take calls
ˈteɪkɪŋ/ /ˈkɔɫz
TAY-king kawlz
tˈeɪkɪŋ/ /kˈɔːlz
TAY-king KAWLZ
Definition
Being available or actively answering phone calls, especially as part of a job or duty.
Usage & Nuances
'Taking calls' is commonly used in work or customer service contexts. Implies answering the phone as part of one's responsibility. Not the same as 'making calls' (initiating). Often used in phrases like 'I'm not taking calls right now.'
Spanish: atender llamadas - recibir llamadasPortuguese (BR): atender ligações - receber chamadasPortuguese (PT): atender chamadas - receber chamadasChinese (Simplified): 接电话 - 接听来电Chinese (Traditional): 接電話 - 接聽來電Hindi: फोन कॉल्स उठाना - कॉल्स लेनाArabic: استقبال المكالمات - الرد على المكالماتBengali: কল গ্রহণ করা - ফোন ধরাRussian: принимать звонкиJapanese: 電話対応をするVietnamese: nhận cuộc gọiKorean: 전화 받기Turkish: telefonlara bakmakUrdu: کالیں سنناIndonesian: menerima telepon
Example Sentences
She is taking calls at the front desk today.
basic
Are you taking calls this afternoon?
basic
He stopped taking calls after 6 p.m.
basic
Sorry, I'm not taking calls right now. Can you email me?
natural
On Sundays, she avoids taking calls to relax.
natural
Could you handle taking calls while I’m in a meeting?
natural