English · Phrasal verb Attested

call around

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make several phone calls, usually for the purpose of locating an item, comparing prices or inquiring about a topic.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gọi điện cho nhiều người, thường để tìm kiếm một món đồ, so sánh giá hoặc hỏi về một chủ đề

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “call around” mean?

To make several phone calls, usually for the purpose of locating an item, comparing prices or inquiring about a topic.

Is “call around” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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