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to call up
[phrase form: call]
01
to call someone on the phone
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to call up sb/sth
Informal
Examples
He called up the customer to address their concerns.
02
to summon or evoke something from the past, such as memories, emotions, or images
Transitive: to call up memories or emotions
Examples
The smell of fresh flowers always calls up memories of her grandmother's garden.
03
to bring soldiers into action for military service
Transitive: to call up soldiers
Examples
The general called the troops up for an emergency deployment.
04
to suggest something for consideration
Transitive: to call up a subject
Examples
The teacher called up the student's project for evaluation.
05
to make something ready for use
Transitive: to call up sb/sth
Examples
The company decided to call up emergency resources for the unexpected demand.
06
to find and present data on a computer or device screen
Transitive: to call up data
Examples
Can you help me call up the contact information from the database?
Call up
01
an official order requiring someone to report for military service
