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to call in
[phrase form: call]
01
to request for someone's presence at a specific location
Examples
The manager called the team in for an urgent meeting.
The teacher called the student in to discuss their progress.
02
to request someone's services or assistance
Examples
The manager called in an expert to analyze the financial data.
The company decided to call in consultants to improve efficiency.
03
to make a phone call to a particular place, often one's workplace
Examples
She called in to report the technical issue with her computer.
He called in to inform about the change in his travel plans.
04
to stop for a quick visit
Dialect
British
British
Examples
I wanted to call in at the café to grab a coffee on my way home.
We should call in on our grandparents this weekend; it's been a while.
05
(in sports) to replace a player, typically due to strategic decisions, injuries, or other factors
Examples
Despite the lead, the coach called the experienced player in for added stability.
The referee allowed the team to call a player in after an injury timeout.
06
to request the return of an item, document, or person
Examples
He borrowed my book and promised to call it in by the end of the week.
The library will call in overdue books after a certain grace period.
07
to ask for the repayment of a loan
Examples
Economic uncertainties forced the bank to call in several loans.
The student loan was called in after graduation.
