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to call on
[phrase form: call]
01
chamar, solicitar
to officially ask a person or organization to do something
Transitive: to call on sb
Exemplos
The teacher called on students to actively participate in class discussions.
O professor chamou os alunos para participarem ativamente nas discussões em sala de aula.
02
passar para ver, fazer uma visita rápida a
to casually and briefly visit someone
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to call on sb
Exemplos
I usually call on my sister whenever I'm in town.
Eu geralmente visito minha irmã sempre que estou na cidade.
03
recorrer a, pedir ajuda a
to ask for help or information from someone
Transitive: to call on sb
Exemplos
She called on the government for financial aid.
Ela pediu ao governo por ajuda financeira.
04
recorrer a, usar
to use one's skills or qualities to get something done
Transitive: to call on one's skills or qualities
Exemplos
The CEO called on years of experience to make a crucial business decision.
O CEO recorreu a anos de experiência para tomar uma decisão de negócios crucial.
05
chamar, convidar a participar
to ask someone to express their ideas or respond, usually in a public or educational context
Transitive: to call on sb
Exemplos
In the town hall meeting, the mayor called on citizens to share their concerns.
Na reunião da câmara municipal, o prefeito pediu aos cidadãos que compartilhassem suas preocupações.
06
apontar, corrigir
to identify and fix errors to ensure accuracy
Transitive: to call on sb
Ditransitive: to call on sb a mistake
Exemplos
The manager called the employee on the mistake in the report and asked for a revision.
O gerente chamou a atenção do funcionário para o erro no relatório e pediu uma revisão.
