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Definition call on in American English

call on phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to officially ask a person or organization to do something

Example

The human rights group has called on the U.S. to end the death penalty.

Synonyms and related words
ask for invite request
2

if a teacher calls on a student, they ask them to answer a question

Synonyms and related words
ask question demand
3

to decide to use something that someone can offer you

Example

We may need to call on professional help.

Synonyms and related words
repurpose use bring in
Example

She called on all her reserves of courage to face the ordeal ahead of her.

Synonyms and related words
affect shape impact
5

to ask someone to prove a statement they have made

Synonyms and related words
ask for invite request
6

to visit someone, usually for a short time

Example

We could call on my parents if we have time.

Synonyms and related words
visit go around call
Definition call on in American English