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Definition wake-up call in British English

wake-up call noun

[countable] noun
1

a bad experience that warns someone to change something, usually the way that they behave

Example

The low test scores should serve as a loud wake-up call to teachers.

Synonyms and related words
warning notice caution
2

a telephone call that you receive to wake you up, especially in a hotel

Synonyms and related words
bed and board bed and breakfast board
Definition wake-up call in British English