Meaning of the word "roll call" in English

What does "roll call" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

roll call

US /ˈroʊl ˌkɔl/
UK /ˈrəʊl ˌkɔːl/

Noun

the act of calling out the names of people on a list to check if they are present

Example:
The teacher took roll call at the beginning of class.
We had to stand for roll call every morning.