What does "On call" mean?
available for duty if needed
"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
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