on call

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Synonyms: on-call

Antonyms: on-call

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Prepositional phrase

1. Available to be summoned.
   • He spent the weekend on call and couldn't fully relax.
   • Get the surgeon on call in here right now!
   • Who is on call tonight?

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