give someone a shout: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To contact or get in touch with someone, typically by phone, message, or other communication.

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  • Give me a shout when you're ready to leave, and I'll pick you up.

    Avísame cuando estés listo para salir y te pasaré a buscar.

  • If you ever need to talk, just give me a shout anytime.

    Si alguna vez necesitas hablar, solo contáctame en cualquier momento.

  • She gave him a shout to confirm the appointment for next week.

    Ella le avisó para confirmar la cita de la próxima semana.

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  • To call out loudly to attract someone's attention.

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  • I had to give her a shout across the street to get her attention before she left.

    Tuve que gritarle desde la calle para llamar su atención antes de que se fuera.

  • He gave a shout to the kids playing in the park to warn them about the approaching storm.

    Les gritó a los niños que jugaban en el parque para advertirles sobre la tormenta que se acercaba.

  • They gave a loud shout when they saw their friends arriving at the party.

    Gritaron fuerte cuando vieron a sus amigos llegar a la fiesta.

  • She gave me a shout from the balcony to say goodbye before boarding the train.

    Me gritó desde el balcón para despedirse antes de subir al tren.