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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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Mountain rescuers and HM Coastguard crews were called in to help in the search after concerns were raised about the welfare of the pair on Wednesday.

From BBC

He called council archaeologist Bruce Mann on 26 January who called in expertise from the University of Aberdeen who were on site the following day.

From BBC

In the two weeks since Guthrie's disappearance, the FBI and Pima County sheriff's officers have conducted a massive search operation involving helicopters, sniffer dogs, hundreds of officers, and thousands of tips called in.

From BBC

"We really need to take direct action against some of the individuals in the UK, the ambassador again needs to be called in."

From BBC

Scottish craft beer giant Brewdog could be sold off after bosses called in financial experts to look for new investors.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.