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Meaning of wake-up call in English
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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.
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. »