call up

/kˈɔːl ˈʌp/

to call up

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: call]

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

synonyms : call back

antonyms : forget

to call someone on the phone

synonyms : call

bring forward for consideration

call to arms; of military personnel

synonyms : mobilise

antonyms : demobilize

cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively

synonyms : summon

*** to find and show information on a computer screen

Call up

an order to report for military duty

Examples

1. He tried to pull strings with people he knew to avoid being called up.

2. Call up the saints.

3. Call up the task force.

4. The second entrepreneur calls up.