Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distress-call
noun
/dɪˈstrɛs kɔːl/
Definition
A distress call is an urgent signal or message sent to request help or assistance in an emergency situation.
Examples
- After the ship was struck by a storm, the captain sent out a distress call to nearby vessels.
- The hiker used a satellite phone to make a distress call when he got lost in the mountains.
- Emergency services responded quickly to the distress call from the family trapped in the flooded house.
Meaning
It is typically a communication made by someone in danger, indicating that they need immediate support or rescue.
Synonyms
- emergency signal
- SOS
- help signal
- plea for help
