call in

/kˈɔːl ˈɪn/

to call in

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: call]

make a phone call

pay a brief visit

synonyms : call

to request someone's services or assistance

summon to enter

take a player out of a game in order to exchange for another player

cause to be returned

synonyms : call back

demand payment of (a loan)

synonyms : call

Examples

1. The peacock called in the early morning to attract a female.

2. When the company's financial problems became too severe to overcome, the CEO called in a financial consultant for advice.

3. When he died, investigators were called in and soon smelt a rat.

4. My girlfriend's sister call in.