Call up
/kɔːl ʌp/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To phone someone.
- I need to call up my friend to confirm the meeting time.
- She called up her mom to tell her the good news.
2. To bring someone to duty, especially military service.
- They were called up to serve in the army.
- He was called up by the national team for the big game.
3. To remember or bring to mind.
- The song called up many memories from my childhood.
- Seeing the photo called up emotions she hadn't felt in years.
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