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to call out
[phrase form: call]
01
to formally request or direct someone to perform a duty or task
Transitive: to call out sb
Examples
He called the emergency services out immediately.
The captain called out the rescue team for help.
02
to shout something
Intransitive
Examples
He called out in excitement.
The child called out for help.
2.1
to shout names or numbers to be heard clearly
Transitive: to call out names or numbers
Examples
The teacher called the roll out in the classroom.
He called out the names of the performers.
03
to openly criticize someone's unacceptable behavior
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to call out sb/sth
Examples
The teacher had to call out the student's inappropriate behavior in front of the class.
The online community united to call out a company for unethical business practices.
04
to challenge someone to fight one in a face-to-face fight
Transitive: to call out sb
Old useExamples
He called out his rival for a duel.
The knight called his opponent out for a fight.
05
to order workers to stop working temporarily to show disagreement or seek better terms
Dialect
British
BritishIntransitive
Examples
The union decided to call out for a nationwide strike.
The employees called out as a response to contract disputes.
