Call

1. When referring to programming, a call is a request to process a routine or a separate program. A basic example of a call when creating a batch file is "call file.bat", which would call to execute the file file.bat. See our call command help page for additional information and examples for this command.
2. When referring to a modem or telephone, a call is the process of dialing another number to connect or talk to another computer or person.

Also see: Programming definitions, Routine