Call in

verb

Word Frequency: 2.7

Definitions

1.verbTo communicate with a base etc, by telephone.

"I was too unwell to work yesterday so I called in sick."

2.verbTo report; communicate (a message) by telephone or similar.

"The hoaxer called in a bomb threat."

3.verbTo pay a short visit.

"I'll call in this afternoon to pick up my prescription."

4.verbTo summon someone, especially for help or advice.

"The government called in the army to deal with the riots."

5.verbTo withdraw something from sale or circulation.

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