call on

call on
phrasal verb [transitive]
Word forms "call on":
present tense I/you/we/they call on he/she/it calls on present participle calling on past tense called on past participle called on
1) call on or call upon
call on someone/something to do something to officially ask a person or organization to do something

The human rights group has called on the US to end the death penalty.

2) call on someone to visit someone, usually for a short time

We could call on my parents if we have time.

3) call on something to decide to use something that someone can offer you

We may need to call on professional help.

4) call on something to produce a particular quality in yourself, especially by making a great effort

She called on all her reserves of courage to face the ordeal ahead of her.

5) call someone on something
informal to ask someone to prove a statement they have made

English dictionary. 2014.

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