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call on

UK
/kɔːl ɒn/
US
/kɔl ɑn/

Translations

call onverb
called on
Past Simple
called on
Past Participle
calling on
Gerund
UK
/kɔːl ɒn/
US
/kɔl ɑn/
appeler àEmploi soutenu, surtout dans les appels publics ou politiques.
The charity called on the community to donate to the relief fund.
L’association a appelé la communauté à faire un don au fonds de secours.
donner la parole àQuand on désigne quelqu’un pour répondre ou prendre la parole.
During the meeting, the chairperson called on Sarah to present her report.
Pendant la réunion, le président a donné la parole à Sarah pour présenter son rapport.
rendre visite à
I will call on my grandmother this weekend to see how she's doing.
Je rendrai visite à ma grand-mère ce week-end pour voir comment elle va.
demander àDans un contexte formel ou officiel.
The teacher called on the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
Le professeur a demandé aux élèves de rendre leurs devoirs avant vendredi.
Synonyms
visit
pay a visit
check in
come by
drop in
stop by

Definitions

call onverb
To visit someone, usually for a specific purpose.
I will call on my grandmother this weekend to see how she's doing.
To ask someone to do something, especially in a formal or official way.
The teacher called on the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
To appeal to someone for help or support.
The charity called on the community to donate to the relief fund.
To select or choose someone to speak or answer a question.
During the meeting, the chairperson called on Sarah to present her report.
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