Definition of Wake-up call

1. Noun. A warning to take action concerning something that was overlooked or neglected. "The bombing was a wake-up call to strengthen domestic security"

Generic synonyms: Warning

2. Noun. A telephone call that you request be made a specific time in order to wake you up at that time (especially in hotels). "She left a wake-up call for 7 a.m."
Generic synonyms: Call, Phone Call, Telephone Call

Definition of Wake-up call

1. Noun. A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the person while staying at a hotel. ¹

2. Noun. (figuratively) An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wake-up Call

waka
waka gashira
wakabayashilite
wakame
wakames
wakanda
wakandas
wakane
wakanes
wakas
wakashu
wake
wake-over
wake-robin
wake-up
wake-up call (current term)
wake-up calls
wake-up signal
wake board
wake flow
wake up
wake up and die right
wake up and smell the coffee
wake up on the wrong side of bed
wakeboard
wakeboard tower
wakeboarded
wakeboarder
wakeboarders
wakeboarding

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