# wake-up call

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the person while staying at a hotel.
2. An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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