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Definitions

on call

ADJECTIVE
ready to work
Synonyms
WEAK
accessible at hand at one's beck and call at one's disposal at one's fingertip available handy night call on alert on deck on-the-spot prepared standing by within reach

Example Sentences

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While he worked with Rojas, Battle’s complaint alleges, she required him “to be on call 24/7” and do her personal errands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Like any sensible American trying to move a boulder up a hill, he has lawyers on call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

New rules will mean reservists remain on call for an extra decade, and lower the threshold for them being called into service.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Just having an adviser on call — even if you’re only paying for their time to deliver occasional services — can be valuable.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 9, 2025

It was late evening, his mother did not like the young doctor who was on call at the medical center in the evenings, and so she drove to Dr. Achufusi’s house.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.