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Meaning of makeup call | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A verbal or written request, or a scheduled time, for actors or models to be available for the application of cosmetics, hairstyling, etc. prior to a performance or photography session.
  2. The situation where a referee calls out one team in an attempt to make up for a previous call that may have been erroneous.

Examples

“The director scheduled the makeup call⟳ for 30 minutes before the play⟳ started.”
“The model⟳ had to rush⟳ to get⟳ to her 8:30 makeup call⟳.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

makeup editor makeup remover makeup-remover Makeups makeweight Makgadikgadi

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