call in
Definitions
General English
- phrasal verb to ask someone to come and give advice or help
- phrasal verb to telephone a place of work in order to collect or leave a message
- phrasal verb to ask for a sum of money to be paid back
- phrasal verb to arrange for or request that something be returned, e.g. goods that are not suitable for sale
- phrasal verb to make a short visit to someone, especially without making an arrangement first
Accounting
- phrasal verb to ask for a debt to be paid
Commerce
- phrasal verb to telephone to make contact
Law
- verb to ask for plans to be sent to the ministry for examination
- noun
(written as call-in)
a telephone call from a radio listener or a television viewer to a talk show
Politics
- verb to visit for a short time
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