Meaning of wake-up call in English

1. Pronunciation

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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. »