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to call out
[phrase form: call]
01
to formally request or direct someone to perform a duty or task
02
to shout something
2.1
to shout names or numbers to be heard clearly
Example
The announcer called out the lottery numbers.
The speaker called out the attendees for their contributions.
The auctioneer called out the bidding prices.
He called out the names of the performers.
Can you call out the scores for the game?
03
to openly criticize someone's unacceptable behavior
04
to challenge someone to fight one in a face-to-face fight
05
to order workers to stop working temporarily to show disagreement or seek better terms
Example
The captain called out the rescue team for help.
Can you call out the maintenance crew for repairs?
We called out the professionals to handle the crisis.
The auctioneer called out the bidding prices.
The teacher called out our names one by one for attendance.
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