Call in

phrasal verb

To make a phone call.

If you have any questions, feel free to call in and ask.
Visual representation of "call in" - To make a phone call

Often appears as...

  • call in to ask
  • call in to report
phrasal verb

To ask a person to come somewhere, typically a workplace.

They had to call in a specialist to fix the problem.
Visual representation of "call in" - To ask a person to come somewhere, typically a workplace

Often appears as...

  • call in a specialist
  • call in an expert
phrasal verb

To visit a place briefly.

He decided to call in on his way home.
Visual representation of "call in" - To visit a place briefly

Often appears as...

  • call in at a place
  • call in on someone

Usage tips

Casual

phrasal verb

To get people to do a job.

They had to call in the army to control the situation.
Visual representation of "call in" - To get people to do a job

Often appears as...

  • call in the army
  • call in reinforcements

Usage tips

Serious

phrasal verb

To communicate an order to stop or withdraw, often a promise or offer.

They had to call in the offer after the product was recalled.
Visual representation of "call in" - To communicate an order to stop or withdraw, often a promise or offer

Often appears as...

  • call in an offer
  • call in a promise

Usage tips

Business

phrasal verb

To make a phone call.

If you have any questions, feel free to call in and ask.
Visual representation of "call in" - To make a phone call

Often appears as...

  • call in to ask
  • call in to report
phrasal verb

To ask a person to come somewhere, typically a workplace.

They had to call in a specialist to fix the problem.
Visual representation of "call in" - To ask a person to come somewhere, typically a workplace

Often appears as...

  • call in a specialist
  • call in an expert
phrasal verb

To visit a place briefly.

He decided to call in on his way home.
Visual representation of "call in" - To visit a place briefly

Often appears as...

  • call in at a place
  • call in on someone

Usage tips

Casual

phrasal verb

To get people to do a job.

They had to call in the army to control the situation.
Visual representation of "call in" - To get people to do a job

Often appears as...

  • call in the army
  • call in reinforcements

Usage tips

Serious

phrasal verb

To communicate an order to stop or withdraw, often a promise or offer.

They had to call in the offer after the product was recalled.
Visual representation of "call in" - To communicate an order to stop or withdraw, often a promise or offer

Often appears as...

  • call in an offer
  • call in a promise

Usage tips

Business

Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "call in"
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Requesting Action

Used to ask for help or information over the phone.

Illustration for Requesting Action
If you're lost, call in to the station for directions.
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Radio Programs

Listeners often call in to participate in radio shows or contests.

Illustration for Radio Programs
Listeners can call in now to win tickets!
LampPro Tip 1/2

Requesting Action

Used to ask for help or information over the phone.

Illustration for Requesting Action
If you're lost, call in to the station for directions.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Radio Programs

Listeners often call in to participate in radio shows or contests.

Illustration for Radio Programs
Listeners can call in now to win tickets!
LampPro Tip 1/2

Requesting Action

Used to ask for help or information over the phone.

Illustration for Requesting Action
If you're lost, call in to the station for directions.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Radio Programs

Listeners often call in to participate in radio shows or contests.

Illustration for Radio Programs
Listeners can call in now to win tickets!
Visual representation of the word "Call in"

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