Calling

/ˈkɔː.lɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A strong urge toward a particular way of life or career; a vocation.

She felt a calling to become a teacher and inspire young minds.

A loud sound or cry, especially to attract attention.

He heard the calling of the geese flying overhead.

The vocation or profession in which one is engaged.

His calling as a doctor fulfilled his desire to help others.

verb

To summon or attract someone's attention.

She was calling her friends to join her for dinner.

To make a phone call to someone.

He is calling his parents to share the good news.

Middle English: from Old Norse 'kalla' meaning 'to call'.

calling card

A card that identifies a person or a means of establishing contact.

call to action

An instruction to the audience to provoke immediate response.

a calling in life

A deep sense of purpose or vocation.

caller

A person who calls or makes a request.

call

To demand or ask for something.

callable

Able to be called or summoned.

A calling out to get someone's attention, often used informally.

Yo, that's your calling right there!

Implying someone has a special knack for something.

He's got a real calling for this job.