Call on
/kɔːl ɒn/B2
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1. To ask someone to do something, especially to speak in a formal setting.
- The teacher called on the student to answer the question.
- During the meeting, she called on the manager to provide updates.
2. To visit someone, often to offer help or convey a message.
- I will call on my grandmother this weekend to see how she's doing.
- They called on their neighbors after the storm to ensure they were safe.
3. To utilize a particular quality or skill.
- The coach called on his experience to navigate the team through the tough match.
- She called on her creativity to solve the problem.
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