Another word in English that has multiple meanings because it can be used as a noun or a verb is the word Call. The following will explain the most common definitions and usages of this word and the expression ‘call me’.
Call me
As a noun, “call” can mean “chamada” when referring to verbally calling someone, and can also mean “telefonema” when using a telephone. Here are a couple of examples to show you the difference:
You have my phone number, so give me a call when you have a chance.
I have felt God’s call to the mission field.
“Call” can also be used as a verb meaning “chamar” or “telefonar” when referring specifically to using a telephone. Here are a couple of examples:
Enquanto você lê
Ler sobre inglês não é falar inglês.
Em 200 horas a gente tira você do “entendo mas não falo”. Descubra em qual módulo você entra.
Eu travava em reunião. Hoje eu conduzo a reunião.
Give me your number so I can call you when I get home.
Didn’t you hear me call you to lunch?
Here are some more examples of how this word is used:
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/donotcall/ (see 1st line)
http://www.callforaction.org/ The title of the article uses “call” as a noun and the 2nd line of the article uses “call” as a verb.
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