Call away

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verb

To ask someone to stop what they are doing and go somewhere else for a particular reason.

I was about to finish my lunch when my boss called me away for a meeting.
Visual representation of "call away" - To ask someone to stop what they are doing and go somewhere else for a particular reason

Often appears as...

  • called away urgently
  • been called away
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Urgency Indicated

Often implies an unexpected or urgent situation requiring immediate attention.

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The surgeon was called away to an emergency operation.
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Work Scenarios

Commonly used in work settings when employees need to attend to tasks.

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She was called away to assist a customer.
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Interrupting Activities

Used when someone is interrupted and must leave what they are currently doing.

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He was called away from his game to have dinner.
Visual representation of the word "Call away"

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