HyperDic: wake-up_call

English > 2 senses of the expression wake-up call:
NOUNcommunicationwake-up calla warning to take action concerning something that was overlooked or neglected
communicationwake-up calla telephone call that you request be made a specific time in order to wake you up at that time (especially in hotels)
English > wake-up call: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA warning to take action concerning something that was overlooked or neglected.
Example"the bombing was a wake-up call to strengthen domestic security"
BroaderwarningA message informing of danger / danger
English > wake-up call: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA 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."
Broadercall, phone call, telephone callA telephone connection

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