der Aufruf
Translation
call, appeal, summons, invocation
Examples
Die Regierung startete einen Aufruf zu Spenden.
The government launched an appeal for donations.
Der Aufruf der Funktion dauert eine Sekunde.
The function call takes one second.
Grammar Patterns
Aufruf zu+3 a call for sth. The call for caution was ignored.
Similar Words
Synonyms: appeal, summons; Antonyms: silence
Etymology
From 'auf' (up, on) + 'Ruf' (call). A call made 'up' or out to the public.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone standing 'auf' (on) a box to make a 'Ruf' (call) to the people.