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to call on
[phrase form: call]
01
faire appel à [qqn] pour [qch], demander à [qqn] de faire [qch]
to officially ask a person or organization to do something
Transitive: to call on sb
Example
The mayor called on the community for support during the crisis.
The president called on the nation for unity in challenging times.
The teacher called on students to actively participate in class discussions.
02
rendre visite à, passer voir
to casually and briefly visit someone
Transitive: to call on sb
Example
They called on their relatives during the holiday season.
I 'll call on my friend Sarah this evening.
I usually call on my sister whenever I 'm in town.
03
faire appel à, solliciter
to ask for help or information from someone
Transitive: to call on sb
Example
The employee called on her supervisor for clarification.
The team called on their coach for support.
The team called on the captain for leadership.
04
faire appel à, utiliser
to use one's skills or qualities to get something done
Transitive: to call on one's skills or qualities
Example
The entrepreneur called on his strategic thinking to navigate the competitive market.
The chef called on his culinary expertise to craft a delicious dish.
The writer called on her imagination to create a captivating story.
05
interpeller, demander à quelqu'un de s'exprimer
to ask someone to express their ideas or respond, usually in a public or educational context
Transitive: to call on sb
Example
During the interview, the journalist called on the actor for insights into the film.
In the assembly, the principal called on every student to contribute to the discussion.
In the seminar, the speaker called on attendees to engage in a collaborative discussion.
06
appeler à l'ordre, interpeller sur
to identify and fix errors to ensure accuracy
Transitive: to call on sb
Ditransitive: to call on sb a mistake
Example
The mentor called on the mentee, pointing out the flaws in the proposed strategy.
The editor called on the journalist for the inaccuracies in the article before publishing.
Exemple
The mayor called on the community for support during the crisis.
The president called on the nation for unity in challenging times.
The teacher called on students to actively participate in class discussions.
The council called on the mayor to address the issue.
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