call out

UK
/kɔːl aʊt/
US
/kɔl aʊt/

Translations

call outverb
called out
Past Simple
called out
Past Participle
calling out
Gerund
UK
/kɔːl aʊt/
US
/kɔl aʊt/
dénoncerAu sens de critiquer publiquement, de mettre en cause.
The activist called out the company for its environmental practices.
La militante a dénoncé l'entreprise pour ses pratiques environnementales.
faire intervenirAu sens de demander l'intervention de quelqu'un, notamment en cas d'urgence.
The fire department was called out to handle the blaze.
Les pompiers ont été faits intervenir pour maîtriser l'incendie.
hélerEmploi courant pour attirer l'attention en parlant ou en criant à quelqu'un.
She called out to her friend across the street.
Elle a héler son amie de l'autre côté de la rue.

Definitions

call outverb
To shout or speak loudly in order to attract attention.
She called out to her friend across the street.
To publicly criticize or challenge someone or something.
The activist called out the company for its environmental practices.
To summon someone to deal with an emergency or provide assistance.
The fire department was called out to handle the blaze.