A1 Collocation خنثی

Make a phone call.

To call someone by phone.

تمرین کن

معنی

To use a telephone to communicate with someone.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In the US, it is common to say 'make a call' even if you are using a mobile phone, despite the lack of a physical 'phone' in the traditional sense. In the UK, 'give someone a ring' is very common, but 'make a phone call' remains the standard for formal or neutral situations. In global business, 'making a call' is a standard phrase used in emails and meetings to indicate a planned action.

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Keep it simple

If you are with friends, just say 'I'm calling X'.

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Don't say 'do'

Never say 'do a call'. It sounds very unnatural to native speakers.

معنی

To use a telephone to communicate with someone.

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Keep it simple

If you are with friends, just say 'I'm calling X'.

⚠️

Don't say 'do'

Never say 'do a call'. It sounds very unnatural to native speakers.

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Privacy first

Always excuse yourself if you need to make a call in a quiet place.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

I need to _____ a phone call to my sister.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: make

The correct collocation is 'make a phone call'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best option.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: I am making a phone call.

We use 'make' for initiating a call.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Why are you leaving? B: I have to _____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: make a phone call

This is the standard way to excuse oneself.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You are at work and need to call a client.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: I will make a phone call.

Professional and correct.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. جای خالی A1

I need to _____ a phone call to my sister.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: make

The correct collocation is 'make a phone call'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the best option.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: I am making a phone call.

We use 'make' for initiating a call.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Why are you leaving? B: I have to _____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: make a phone call

This is the standard way to excuse oneself.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B2

You are at work and need to call a client.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: I will make a phone call.

Professional and correct.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

7 سوال

Yes, 'make a call' is perfectly fine and very common.

It is neutral. It works in almost any situation.

It's a historical collocation from the era of telephone operators.

No, it is always incorrect.

They are mostly interchangeable, but 'phone call' is more specific.

Yes, in most Western cultures, it is considered impolite.

You can say 'I will place a call to you at 2 PM'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Take a call

contrast

To answer a call.

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Give a ring

similar

To call someone.

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Place a call

similar

To make a call.

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