call around

A2 neutral inseparable intransitive

In simple words

Phone lots of different people or places one after another to find out something or get something done.

Literal meaning: To call in a circle — reaching out to various people in turn.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

common

To contact several different people or organisations by phone, typically searching for information, a service, or a product.

"I'll call around a few garages this afternoon to find the best price for the repair."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Primarily American English. The equivalent in British English is 'ring round'. Very natural in everyday speech when someone is searching for a service, product, or information.

Commonly used with

garage plumber hotels clinics suppliers agencies

Forms

Base

call around

I/you/we/they

3rd person

calls around

he/she/it

Past simple

called around

yesterday

Past participle

called around

have + pp

-ing form

calling around

continuous

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Synonyms

ring round phone round check around canvas by phone shop around by phone

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