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to call for
[phrase form: call]
01
to make something required, necessary, or appropriate
Transitive: to call for a requirement
Examples
Success often calls for perseverance.
This job calls for a high level of creativity.
02
to request the presence or participation of someone in a specific event or activity
Transitive: to call for sb/sth
Examples
The director called for experienced actors to audition for the lead roles in the upcoming play.
Last year, the school called for volunteers for the annual fundraising event.
03
to make a stop to collect someone from their home or workplace
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to call for sb
Examples
The shuttle will call for passengers at the designated locations.
The car service will call for you at the specified time.
04
to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation
Transitive: to call for a reward or celebration
Examples
The successful negotiation calls for a round of applause for the entire team.
Their anniversary calls for a romantic getaway to mark the special occasion.
05
to request something loudly or formally
Transitive: to call for sth
Examples
The opposition party called for an investigation into allegations of government corruption.
The organization called for the prompt delivery of humanitarian aid to assist those affected by the natural disaster.
