call time
• noun
The scheduled time at which actors, crew members, or performers are required to arrive on a film set, television studio, or theater stage to prepare for a production.
"The director reminded the cast that tomorrow's call time is 6:00 a.m. sharp for hair and makeup."
American The portion of a political candidate's daily schedule dedicated to telephoning prospective donors to solicit campaign contributions.
"During the election cycle, the candidate spent nearly four hours every afternoon in call time to meet the quarterly fundraising goal."
• verb
British To announce the end of an activity, career, or period, or to declare that a pub is closing for the night (often followed by 'on').
"After twenty years in professional sports, the veteran midfielder decided to call time on his playing career."
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