call in

短语
大学

召集, 召来, 来访 [电] 叫入

词形变化

called in calling in calls in 三单 calls in calling in 现在分词 called in 过去式 called in 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To communicate with a base etc, by telephone.

    不及物

    I was too unwell to work yesterday so I called in sick.

  2. 2.

    To report; communicate (a message) by telephone or similar.

    及物

    The hoaxer called in a bomb threat.

  3. 3.

    To pay a short visit.

    不及物

    Near-synonym: call on (transitive)

    I'll call in this afternoon to pick up my prescription.

  4. 4.

    To summon someone, especially for help or advice.

    及物

    The government called in the army to deal with the riots.

  5. 5.

    To withdraw something from sale or circulation.

    及物
  6. 6.

    To request immediate repayment of (a debt).

    及物

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