make a call

make a call(
meyk
 
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kal
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. hacer una llamada
I'll be right back. I have to make a call to our New York office.Ya regreso. Tengo que hacer una llamada a nuestra oficina en Nueva York.
b. llamar
I can't leave to go out to lunch because I have to make a call to my boss.No puedo salir a almorzar porque tengo que llamar a mi jefe.
a. tomar una decisión
Mrs. Lopez signed a power of attorney authorizing you to make a decision related to her life support. - I don't want to make a call like that.La Sra. López firmó un poder autorizándote a decidir sobre su soporte vital. – No quiero tomar una decisión como esa.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. llama
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Make a call to the office to let them know that we're going to be late.Llama a la oficina para hacerles saber que vamos a demorar.
b. toma una decisión
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Make a call. We don't have all day.Toma una decisión. No tenemos todo el día.
c. llame
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Make a call to the police and tell them what happened.Llame a la policía y dígale lo que pasó.
d. tome una decisión
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Make a call. Are you going to fire Frank or not?Tome una decisión. ¿Va a despedir a Frank o no?
a. llamen (plural)
Make a call to Lucy before it's too late.Llamen a Lucy antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
b. tomen una decisión (plural)
Make a call. What do you want to do?Tomen una decisión. ¿Qué quieren hacer?
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