A STANDING CALL

Definition: A phone call that is currently in progress or waiting to be answered; a call that is active or available.

Synonyms: Regular Meeting, Routine Call, Scheduled Discussion, Ongoing Conversation, Standing Appointment

Usage Examples in Sentences

The scientist had to cut our meeting short due to a standing call from NASA.

The astronaut delayed the interview due to a standing call from mission control.

The librarian had to leave the desk briefly for a standing call from the library director.

Maria hesitated to answer the standing call from an unknown number, fearing it might be a telemarketer.

She missed a standing call from her friend because her phone was on silent mode.

During the meeting, I excused myself to take a standing call from a client.

I left my phone on the table, waiting for a standing call from the doctor's office.

The team was on edge, waiting for a standing call from the headquarters.

A standing call was waiting for her when she returned to the office.

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Before he left, there was a standing call he needed to address.

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She stepped away from her desk, leaving a standing call unanswered.

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During lunch, she realized there was a standing call she needed to answer.

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With a standing call still active, he quickly wrapped up his conversation.

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A standing call interrupted their meeting.

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His phone buzzed with a standing call during the movie.

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During the lecture, she discreetly declined a standing call.

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Amidst the celebration, she excused herself to take a standing call.