This is the 1338th most frequent Dutch word.
oproep
"Call" or "appeal."
In this sentence, 'oproep' is used to mean a public call or request for action.
De oproep om te helpen bij het schoonmaken van de wijk werd breed verspreid.
The call to help clean the neighborhood was widely distributed.
Here, 'oproep' refers to a phone call or a summons.
Ik ontving gisteren een oproep van mijn manager.
I received a call from my manager yesterday.
In this context, 'oproep' is used figuratively to refer to a plea or request for collaboration.