wake-up call — A telephone call to wake someone up at a requested time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A telephone call to wake someone up at a requested time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈweɪk ʌp kɔːl/
Korean meaning: 요청한 시간에 깨워주는 전화
Korean pronunciation: 웨이**크** **업** 콜
Example Sentences
- The failed exam was a wake-up call that he needed to study harder.
- I forgot to request a wake-up call and slept until noon like a hibernating bear.
- The company's bankruptcy served as a wake-up call for the entire industry.
wake-up call
NOUN//ˈweɪk ʌp kɔːl//
A telephone call to wake someone up at a requested time
A telephone call to wake someone up at a requested time
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🌳Etymology
Origin
문자 그대로 'wake up(깨우다)'과 'call(부르기, 전화)'의 합성어로, 호텔에서 제공하는 모닝콜 서비스에서 유래되어 나중에 '경고신호'라는 비유적 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The failed exam was a wake-up call that he needed to study harder.”
“I forgot to request a wake-up call and slept until noon like a hibernating bear.”
“The company's bankruptcy served as a wake-up call for the entire industry.”
“My doctor said my cholesterol level was a wake-up call to stop eating pizza for breakfast.”
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