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noun [C] (DECISION) /kɔːl/
/kɑːl/ informalDefinition
› a decision: It was a tough call, but eventually I decided to give up my job. More investment? That's got to be your call - you're the one that's paying!Decisions and deciding
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Synonyms and related words:
- assign verb (CHOOSE)
- be make or break for sb/sth idiom
- be on the horns of a dilemma idiom
- clinch verb (DECIDE)
- clinch verb (WIN)
- clincher noun
- conclude verb (JUDGE)
- conclusion noun (JUDGMENT)
- elect verb
- finalize verb
- fish or cut bait idiom
- get it together idiom
- get sth into your head idiom
- have a, some, etc. say in sth idiom
- judge verb
- swing the balance idiom
- take it into your head to do sth idiom
- take the plunge idiom
- tilt the balance/scales idiom
- top-down adjective
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