Problem: Sentence1: He was ejected for protesting the call.
Sentence2: I received several calls today.
Q: Does the term call mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: This unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out.
Sentence2: The salesman works the Midwest.
Q: Does the term work mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: It is vital that he not know.
Sentence2: She knew of our plan.
Q: Does the term know mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: Prove a will.
Sentence2: The exception proves the rule.
Q: Does the term prove mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
different meanings