wake-up call

A phone call made to wake someone up, especially in a hotel; or a sudden event that makes someone realize they need to change their behavior or take action.

ruТелефонный звонок, чтобы разбудить кого-то, особенно в отеле; или внезапное событие, которое заставляет кого-то осознать необходимость изменить своё поведение или принять меры.esLlamada telefónica para despertar a alguien, especialmente en un hotel; o un evento repentino que hace que alguien se dé cuenta de que necesita cambiar su comportamiento o tomar medidas.frAppel téléphonique pour réveiller quelqu'un, en particulier dans un hôtel ; ou un événement soudain qui amène quelqu'un à prendre conscience de la nécessité de changer de comportement ou d'agir.deTelefonanruf, um jemanden zu wecken, besonders im Hotel; oder ein plötzliches Ereignis, das jemanden erkennen lässt, dass er sein Verhalten ändern oder Maßnahmen ergreifen muss.ptLigação telefônica para acordar alguém, especialmente em um hotel; ou um evento repentino que faz alguém perceber a necessidade de mudar seu comportamento ou tomar uma atitude.zh叫醒某人的电话，尤指酒店的叫醒服务；也指使人猛然醒悟、意识到必须改变行为或采取行动的事件。arمكالمة هاتفية تُوقظ الشخص، خاصة في الفنادق؛ أو حدث مفاجئ يجعل الشخص يدرك ضرورة تغيير سلوكه أو اتخاذ إجراء.

1. A warning or alert B2 informal

   An event or experience that shocks someone into realizing a problem or the need for change.

   • His sudden illness was a real wake-up call to start eating healthier.
   • The poor test results served as a wake-up call for the student to study harder.
   • The company's financial losses were a wake-up call to change their strategy.

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2. A phone call to wake someone A2 formal

   A telephone call made at a pre-arranged time to wake someone up, typically in a hotel.

   • I requested a wake-up call for 6 AM at the hotel.
   • The front desk will give you a wake-up call in the morning.
   • She missed her wake-up call and was late for the flight.

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