call in
The phrase 'call in' has versatile meanings, often related to communication, summoning, or brief visits.
Definition
B1Workplace
(informal)To report one's absence from work, typically by phone.
Example
- She had to call in sick today.
B2Television and Radio
(informal)To participate in a program by making a phone call to ask questions or share opinions.
Example
- Listeners are encouraged to call in during the live broadcast.
B1General
(neutral)To request someone to come and provide help or a service.
Example
- They decided to call in a plumber to fix the leak.
C1Banking and Finance
(technical)To request the return or withdrawal of something, such as a loan or product.
Example
- The bank decided to call in the loan due to non-payment.
B2British English
(informal, regional)To visit someone briefly, often while on the way to another destination.
Example
- I might call in to see you on my way home.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "call in":
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