Call me when free

[Dready]

Dear teachers, is it possible to say "Call me when free"? Meaning "call me when you have time to do it".

 

[riquecohen]

No. This is the kind of shorthand you see in text messages. "Call me when you're free" or "Call me when you have time" is what you should say.

 

[vil]

maybe .... Call me when you are disengaged.

 

[5jj]

maybe .... Call me when you are disengaged.

That one doesn't sound very natural to me.

 

[vil]

disengaged = not engaged; free from engagement; at leisure; free from occupation or care; vacant.

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[5jj]

disengaged = not engaged; free from engagement; at leisure; free from occupation or care; vacant.

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Yes, the meaning is appropriate; it's just that we don't normally use the word in this context.