make a phone call
يجري مكالمة هاتفية
Use 'make a phone call' for any voice-based conversation over a phone, regardless of the setting.
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- Using a phone to talk to another person.
- Works in both professional and casual settings.
- Always use the verb 'make', never the verb 'do'.
意味
This phrase means using your phone to call someone and talk to them. It covers the whole process from dialing the number to starting the conversation.
主な例文
3 / 6At the office
I need to make a phone call to the client before lunch.
أحتاج إلى إجراء مكالمة هاتفية مع العميل قبل الغداء.
With friends at dinner
Excuse me, I have to make a quick phone call.
معذرة، يجب أن أجري مكالمة هاتفية سريعة.
Reporting an emergency
He ran to the booth to make a phone call to the police.
ركض إلى الكشك لإجراء مكالمة هاتفية للشرطة.
文化的背景
The phrase has survived the transition from landlines to mobile phones. While 'dialing' is technically obsolete on touchscreens, 'making a call' remains the universal standard. In many Western cultures, making a phone call without texting first is increasingly seen as 'urgent' or 'old-fashioned' among younger generations.
Shorten it for speed
Most native speakers drop the word 'phone' and just say 'make a call' to sound more natural.
Don't say 'do a call'
This is a very common mistake. Even though you are 'doing' an action, the collocation is strictly 'make'.
15秒でわかる
- Using a phone to talk to another person.
- Works in both professional and casual settings.
- Always use the verb 'make', never the verb 'do'.
What It Means
Make a phone call is a very common way to say you are calling someone. It sounds natural and smooth. You use this when you need to speak to someone via a device. It is more than just dialing. It implies the act of communicating.
How To Use It
You use the verb make followed by the noun phrase a phone call. You can add adjectives to describe the call. For example, you can make a quick phone call. You can also say who you are calling. Use the word to for this. For example: "I need to make a phone call to my mom."
When To Use It
Use this in almost any situation. It works at the office when talking to your boss. It works at home with your family. Use it when you are about to leave a room. "Excuse me, I have to make a phone call." It is a polite way to ask for a moment of privacy.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it for texting or messaging. If you are using WhatsApp or iMessage, you are not making a phone call. Also, if you are using video, people usually say make a video call. Avoid using the verb do. Never say "I need to do a phone call." It sounds very strange to native speakers.
Cultural Background
In the past, phones were attached to walls with cords. People used to say place a call or dial a number. Today, make a phone call is the standard version. Even though we use smartphones, the phrase stays the same. Interestingly, younger people often prefer texting. If you say you need to make a phone call, it often implies something important.
Common Variations
You will often hear people shorten this. They might just say make a call. In casual settings, people say give someone a call. For example, "I'll give you a call later." If you are in a rush, you might hop on a call. This usually refers to a scheduled business meeting.
使い方のコツ
The phrase is universally understood and safe to use in any English-speaking country. Just remember that 'make' is the only verb that fits here.
Shorten it for speed
Most native speakers drop the word 'phone' and just say 'make a call' to sound more natural.
Don't say 'do a call'
This is a very common mistake. Even though you are 'doing' an action, the collocation is strictly 'make'.
The 'Text First' Rule
In modern US/UK culture, it's often considered polite to text 'Can I call you?' before actually making the call.
例文
6I need to make a phone call to the client before lunch.
أحتاج إلى إجراء مكالمة هاتفية مع العميل قبل الغداء.
Standard professional usage.
Excuse me, I have to make a quick phone call.
معذرة، يجب أن أجري مكالمة هاتفية سريعة.
A polite way to step away from the table.
He ran to the booth to make a phone call to the police.
ركض إلى الكشك لإجراء مكالمة هاتفية للشرطة.
Shows urgency in a serious situation.
I actually had to make a phone call today; my thumbs are on strike!
اضطررت فعلياً لإجراء مكالمة هاتفية اليوم؛ إبهامي في إضراب!
Joking about how much people text instead of calling.
May I make a phone call from your office?
هل يمكنني إجراء مكالمة هاتفية من مكتبك؟
Very polite and formal request.
I usually make a phone call to my parents on Sundays.
عادة ما أجري مكالمة هاتفية لوالديّ في أيام الأحد.
Describing a regular personal habit.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.
I need to ___ a phone call to the doctor.
In English, we always 'make' a call, we never 'do' a call.
Select the correct preposition to indicate who you are calling.
She is making a phone call ___ her boss right now.
We use 'to' to show the recipient of the phone call.
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Formality of 'Make a phone call'
Giving someone a buzz/call.
Give me a buzz later.
Standard everyday English.
I'll make a phone call.
Official or polite requests.
I must place a telephone call.
When to use 'Make a phone call'
At Work
Calling a supplier.
Emergency
Calling for help.
Social
Checking on a friend.
Services
Booking a table.
よくある質問
10 問Yes, but it means the opposite. 'Making' a call is when you dial, and 'taking' a call is when you answer someone else's call.
Usually, we say make a video call or hop on a Zoom for those. Phone call specifically implies using a phone number.
It is neutral. You can use it with your best friend or your CEO without any issues.
They mean the same thing. Call is a verb (I will call you), while make a phone call uses a noun phrase.
No, that is incorrect. Always use make when referring to the act of calling someone.
It is a more casual version of make a phone call. For example: Give me a call when you arrive.
You add to after the phrase. Example: I need to make a phone call to my lawyer.
It sounds very old-fashioned. Most people just say phone call or just call.
You can say make a quick call. This tells people you won't be gone for long.
Yes, it is perfectly fine. I need to make a phone call to 911 is clear and correct.
関連フレーズ
Give someone a ring
A British/informal way to say call someone.
Return a call
To call someone back after they called you first.
Hop on a call
To join a scheduled business call or meeting.
Reach out to
To contact someone (can be via phone, email, or text).
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