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Definition call up in American English

call up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to telephone someone

Example

I called him up and told him.

Example

Nancy had called up to invite him.

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2

to ask someone to play in a sports team, especially a team at a higher level

Example

He was called up to the majors last season.

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3

to make information in a computer appear on the screen

Example

Call up the menu and click on "Documents."

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4

to make you remember something

Example

Seeing Paula in that white dress called up memories of his Aunt Sara.

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5

to draft someone into the military

Example

Two of her brothers had been called up.

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6

to use magic to try to make the spirit of a dead person appear

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Definition call up in American English