wake-up call

Definition

A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the person while staying at a hotel.

Example Sentences

• "She requested a five a.m. wake-up call from the front desk."
• "The recent deaths should serve as a wake-up call to others at risk."
• "Youth violence represents an insistent, angry wake-up call to every parent, every teacher, every religious leader, every student."

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