calls
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈkɔɫz// UK //kˈɔːlz// calls
n. the act of using a phone to speak to someone, or a short visit to a person or place. You might make several of these during a busy work day.
n. instances of telephonic communication or brief social visits. Often used in the plural to describe a series of professional or personal tasks involving verbal contact.
She makes several calls to her clients every morning.
The doctor had to finish his rounds of house calls before returning to the clinic for afternoon appointments.
Despite the rise of instant messaging, many business negotiations still require direct phone calls to resolve complex issues that text cannot adequately convey.
Usage
Frequently used with the verb 'make' or 'take'.