call out

/kˈɔːl ˈaʊt/

to call out

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: call]

to order or summon into service

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

synonyms : cry

call out loudly, as of names or numbers

challenge to a duel

*** to order workers to strike (= to refuse to work because of an argument with an employer)

*** Specify, especially in detail

*** draw critical attention to someone's unacceptable actions or behaviour

Examples

1. The teacher called out our names one by one for attendance.

2. Spectators called out advice to the competitors during the race.

3. In the distance, a coyote called out to its pack.

4. We heard our coach calling out instructions from the sidelines.