Call time

Verb

Définitions

1.VerbTo announce the closing of a pub for the day.

"Let's have another pint quickly, before the landlord calls time."

2.VerbTo end something.

"The boxer is ready to call time on his long career."

3.VerbTo call a timeout.

4.VerbTo indicate that an activity, especially the taking of a test, is complete.

5.NounThe expected time of arrival for participants in a performance event, e.g., a play or concert.

"The performance starts at 2pm; call time is 11am for crew, noon for musicians."

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