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call in

[kawl in] / ˈkɔl ˌɪn /
VERB
consult
Synonyms
STRONGEST
argue brainstorm consider deliberate discuss examine huddle interview negotiate respect review turn to
STRONG
cogitate collogue commune confab confabulate debate flap interrogate parlay question regard treat
WEAK
ask advice of be closeted with compare notes groupthink kick ideas around pick one's brains put heads together refer to seek advice seek opinion of take a meeting take account of take counsel talk over toss ideas around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore neglect
STRONG
answer reply
VERB
convene
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assemble gather open summon
STRONG
call collect congregate convoke corral muster rally sit unite
WEAK
come together get-together hold meeting round up scare up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disperse divide scatter separate
STRONG
cancel
WEAK
adjourn call off dissemble
VERB
invoke
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply enforce resort to
STRONG
effect implement initiate use
WEAK
have recourse to
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore neglect
VERB
recall
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cancel dismiss suspend withdraw
STRONG
abjure annul countermand discharge dismantle disqualify forswear lift nullify recant repeal rescind retract reverse revoke unsay
WEAK
call back palinode take back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow permit
STRONG
approve emphasize enforce keep pass sanction validate
WEAK
forget restore
VERB
redeem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pay off reclaim recoup regain repay restore win back
STRONG
cash change cover defray discharge exchange purchase ransom recapture reinstate repossess repurchase retrieve settle
WEAK
buy back buy off cash in get back make good replevin replevy take in trade in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forfeit lose
STRONG
hold keep
WEAK
abandon disregard ignore
VERB
summon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ask assemble call call for convene direct draft gather invite mobilize recall request subpoena
STRONG
arouse beckon beep bid charge cite command conjure convoke enjoin hail invoke motion muster order petition rally ring rouse sign signal toll
WEAK
call back call forth call into action call together call upon draw on send for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer cancel disperse divide ignore reply scatter separate stop
STRONG
calm free
WEAK
dismiss send away

Example Sentences

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I sometimes hoped I’d get a call in the middle of the night: “The building burnt down, and all your stuff is gone. Congratulations!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Families interested in dropping their child off at their local Boys and Girls Club must call in advance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

United CEO Scott Kirby said on an earnings call in January that United would add “as many flights as are required” to stop rivals from gaining additional gates in Chicago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

During its fourth-quarter earnings call in January, the company said it expects Chinese sales to comprise only 20% of 2026 sales, though it made a similar prediction about 2025 that did not pan out.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“The elders are going to wait until Vatete's relatives can visit us. Then they’ll call in a specialist.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer