Colloquial term for a period of time, usually after an entire day's work, when one must remain on the job. Can extend from hours to an overnight stay.
See also on call.
See also on call.
Medical Student 1: There's a comet that only passes Earth once every quintillion years and they're marking it with a fireworks display, free liquor and street parties! You in?
Medical Student 2: Nah dawg...I have call tonight.
Medical Student 2: Nah dawg...I have call tonight.
by damn sadomasochistic clerkship directors... September 03, 2005