What does "On call" mean?

available for duty if needed

Synonym: available, reachable Opposite: off duty

"On call" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

We should have all ambulances on call.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S7E13

He was on call when she came in.

Grey's Anatomy S1E6

I'm on call today.

Modern Family S1E2

Even though l'm on call tonight, l'm not gonna let the bad stuff in.

Scrubs S1E7

We were on call, you junkie.

Breaking Bad S2E12

Vince: Look, I gotta go. I'm on call tonight.

Friends S3E23

"On call" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 6 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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