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Meaning of wake-up call in English

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  1. Noun

    wake-up call

    Definitions

    1. a warning to take action concerning something that was overlooked or neglected

    Examples

    • « the bombing was a wake-up call to strengthene domestic security »
  2. 2. a telephone call that you request be made a specific time in order to wake you up at that time (especially in hotels)

    Examples

    • « she left a wake-up call for 7 a.m. »

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