on-call

adjective
UK /ˌɒnˈkɔːl/
US /ˌɑːnˈkɔːl/

Ready to work or help if someone needs you, even at night or on weekends.

The doctor is on-call tonight, so she keeps her phone close.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A period of time when someone must be ready to work if needed.

He has an on-call this weekend at the hospital.

3. A person who is ready to help or work when needed.

The on-call nurse answered the phone right away.

4. Available to give help at any time, especially in an emergency.

The plumber offers an on-call service for burst pipes.