Definition & Meaning of "call on"

to call on

[phrase form: call]

to officially ask a person or organization to do something

to ask for help or information from someone

to use one's skills or qualities to get something done

to casually and briefly visit someone

to ask someone to express their ideas or respond, usually in a public or educational context

to identify and fix errors to ensure accuracy

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.

The employee called on her supervisor for clarification.

The team called on their coach for support.

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