respond to a call
In Italian, 'rispondere a una chiamata' is used to describe the action of answering a telephone call. It is a commonly used phrase in both formal and informal contexts, indicating a person's readiness to engage in conversation after being prompted by a phone ring. The phrase emphasizes the act of reply, allowing for communication to happen.
I have to respond to an urgent call.
This phrase indicates the necessity of replying to a call that requires immediate attention.
I can't talk right now, I need to respond to an important call.
In this example, the speaker is expressing their inability to engage in conversation due to the need to address an important phone call.
I apologize, but I have to respond to a call.
The speaker is politely informing someone that they must take a call, emphasizing the importance of the communication.