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Definition call for in British English

call for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb

▪ ban, boycott, change, end, halt, reform, removal, resignation, review, shake-up

▪ ability, imagination, ingenuity, initiative, judgment, knowledge, skill

1

to say publicly that something must happen

Example

Several of the newspapers were calling for his resignation.

Example

Protesters were calling for a ban on the production of GM foods.

Synonyms and related words
acquit acquittal affiliation order
2

to make something necessary or suitable

Example

The present crisis calls for mature judgment on the part of our leaders.

Example

Skill and initiative are called for in this job.

Example

I really don't think that remark was called for!

Synonyms and related words
matter figure emphasize
3

to go somewhere and get someone or something in order to take them to another place

Example

I'll call for you at eight.

Example

Has he called for his parcel yet?

Synonyms and related words
get pick up call for
Definition call for in British English