Call on
verb
To request someone to do something.
The teacher will call on you to answer the question.
Often appears as...
- call on for help
- call on to participate
verb
To visit someone.
I'll call on you later in the evening.
Often appears as...
- call on a friend
- call on a neighbor
verb
To use or make use of something, especially to deal with a problem or difficulty.
We may need to call on our reserves to address the shortfall.
Often appears as...
- call on reserves
- call on resources
verb
To officially ask someone to deliver something or to come and do a particular job.
The government called on the army to maintain order.
Often appears as...
- call on the army
- call on a specialist
verb
To request someone to do something.
The teacher will call on you to answer the question.
Often appears as...
- call on for help
- call on to participate
verb
To visit someone.
I'll call on you later in the evening.
Often appears as...
- call on a friend
- call on a neighbor
verb
To use or make use of something, especially to deal with a problem or difficulty.
We may need to call on our reserves to address the shortfall.
Often appears as...
- call on reserves
- call on resources
verb
To officially ask someone to deliver something or to come and do a particular job.
The government called on the army to maintain order.
Often appears as...
- call on the army
- call on a specialist
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Classroom Interaction
Typically used by teachers to engage students in class discussions or to prompt answers.
Next, I will call on James to share his thoughts about the poem.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Speaking
Often used in meetings or public events to give the floor to speakers or audience members.
I would like to call on Ms. Thompson to present her proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Delegating Tasks
Can indicate assigning a duty to someone, especially in work or group tasks.
The captain called on the crew to prepare for the voyage.
Pro Tip 1/3Classroom Interaction
Typically used by teachers to engage students in class discussions or to prompt answers.
Next, I will call on James to share his thoughts about the poem.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Speaking
Often used in meetings or public events to give the floor to speakers or audience members.
I would like to call on Ms. Thompson to present her proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Delegating Tasks
Can indicate assigning a duty to someone, especially in work or group tasks.
The captain called on the crew to prepare for the voyage.
Pro Tip 1/3Classroom Interaction
Typically used by teachers to engage students in class discussions or to prompt answers.
Next, I will call on James to share his thoughts about the poem.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Speaking
Often used in meetings or public events to give the floor to speakers or audience members.
I would like to call on Ms. Thompson to present her proposal.
Pro Tip 3/3Delegating Tasks
Can indicate assigning a duty to someone, especially in work or group tasks.
The captain called on the crew to prepare for the voyage.
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