PORT OF CALL

A port of call is a place where a ship or person stops on a journey. While the phrase originally referred to ships stopping at ports (coastal towns), its use is now extended to other stopping points on both physical and virtual journeys.

 Examples:

 “Given that Amsterdam is the only port of call on this short trip, I would say this is pretty significant.”

 “Locals in pubs are the best guides to a town and are usually happy to provide directions to my next port of call.”

 “Your next port of call should be the review site, explaining clearly the circumstances and requesting that the post is removed.”

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