on-call

[US]/[ɒn ˈkɒl]/
[UK]/[ɒn ˈkɔːl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Available to be contacted or called upon for assistance, especially during specific hours or for emergencies.
n.A schedule or arrangement where someone is required to be available to respond to calls or emergencies.
v.To be available to respond to calls or emergencies.

Phrases & Collocations

on-call hours

be on-call

on-call duty

on-call staff

on-call doctor

being on-call

on-call rotation

always on-call

on-call availability

on-call system

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