Anruf — meaning in English

English meaning

• buzz noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
• call verb To contact someone by phone, or to cry out or shout to get attention.
• tinkle verb To make a light, high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.

Senses

Anruf is used for these senses in English:

• buzz (informal) A telephone call or e-mail.
• call A telephone conversation; a phone call.
• telephone call The conversation held by the two parties on this connection.
• tinkle (UK, informal) A telephone call.

buzz — full definition

1. noun A continuous humming sound, like that of an insect or low conversation.
2. noun Excited public interest or gossip about something.
3. noun A feeling of mild excitement or intoxication.
4. verb To make a continuous humming sound.
5. verb To contact someone quickly by phone or intercom.

call — full definition

1. verb To contact someone by phone, or to cry out or shout to get attention.
2. verb To give someone or something a name; to refer to something in a particular way.
3. verb To pay a brief visit, or to stop at a place, especially a ship stopping at a port.
4. verb To predict or officially declare an outcome.
5. noun An act of speaking to someone on the phone.

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