Meaning of the word "call on" in English

What does "call on" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

call on

US /kɔːl ɑːn/

UK /kɔːl ɑːn/

to ask someone in a formal way to do something

Example:

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The teacher decided to call on a student to answer the question.

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The president will call on the nation to unite during this crisis.

Synonym:

ask request appeal to summon invite

to pay a brief visit to someone

Example:

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I decided to call on my grandmother after work.

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We should call on our neighbors to see if they need anything.

Synonym:

visit drop in on look in on pay a call on

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