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Meaning of the word "call out" in English

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call out

US /kɔːl aʊt/
UK /kɔːl aʊt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to shout or say something loudly

Example:
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She had to call out his name several times before he heard her.
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The teacher had to call out the student for cheating.
Synonym:
shoutyellexclaimreprimandrebuke
2.

to summon someone to come to a place or to do something

Example:
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The manager had to call out an extra team to handle the emergency.
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The union decided to call out its members for a strike.
Synonym:
summonmobilizeconveneenlist
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