unanticipated call
[/ˌʌnænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd kɔːl/]
nounpl: unanticipated calls
chamada inesperada
1. A telephone call that arrives without prior notice or expectation, often catching the recipient by surprise
I received an unanticipated call from my old friend yesterday.
Recebi uma chamada inesperada do meu velho amigo ontem.
2. In business context, an unscheduled demand for a meeting, conference call, or urgent communication
The CEO made an unanticipated call to all department heads to discuss the merger.
O CEO fez uma chamada inesperada para todos os chefes de departamento discutirem a fusão.
3. In finance, an unexpected demand from a lender or creditor to settle a debt immediately
The bank issued an unanticipated call on the loan, requiring immediate payment.
O banco fez uma cobrança inesperada do empréstimo, exigindo pagamento imediato.
In Brazil and the United States, unanticipated calls are often seen as disruptive in professional settings, leading to the popularization of scheduled meetings and email communication. However, in emergency or close-knit social contexts, such calls remain expected and valued as signs of genuine concern or urgency.
NYC Slang
out-of-the-blue call, random call
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