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Definition recall in British English

recall verb

verb
/rɪˈkɔːl/
1

to remember something

Example

Twenty years later he could still clearly recall the event.

Example

I seem to recall that you said you would do that yesterday.

Example

Stephen frowned, trying to recall what had happened.

Example

I don't recall seeing the document.

Synonyms and related words
remember recall think back
1.1

to make you feel or experience something that you have felt or experienced in the past

Example

The music recalls memories of childhood.

Synonyms and related words
remind come to bring back
2

to order someone to return to their country or the place where they work, especially someone who works for their government

Example

He was recalled to active duty in the Royal Navy.

Example

Spain immediately recalled its ambassador for consultations.

Synonyms and related words
send ship relocate
3

if a company recalls a product, it asks people who bought it to return it because there is something wrong with it

Synonyms and related words
aftermarket buyer’s market call
4

to choose a sports player to be in a team again after a period when they have not been in it

Example

He was recalled to the team for the match against England.

Synonyms and related words
bench be relegated call up
Definition recall in British English