| NOUN | communication | wake-up call | a warning to take action concerning something that was overlooked or neglected |
|---|---|---|---|
| communication | wake-up call | a telephone call that you request be made a specific time in order to wake you up at that time (especially in hotels) |
| Meaning | A warning to take action concerning something that was overlooked or neglected. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "the bombing was a wake-up call to strengthen domestic security" | |
| Broader | warning | A message informing of danger / danger |
| Meaning | A telephone call that you request be made a specific time in order to wake you up at that time (especially in hotels). | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "she left a wake-up call for 7 a.m." | |
| Broader | call, phone call, telephone call | A telephone connection |
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