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| call in |
| 1. v. (intransitive) To communicate with a base etc, by telephone. |
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| I was too unwell to work yesterday so I called in sick. |
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| 2. v. (intransitive) To pay a short visit. |
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| I'll call in this afternoon to pick up my prescription. |
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| 3. v. To summon someone, especially for help or advice. |
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| The government called in the army to deal with the riots. |
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| 4. v. To withdraw something from sale or circulation. |
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| Analysis |
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| call |
| 1. n. A telephone conversation. |
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| I received several phone calls today. |
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| I received several calls today. |
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| 2. n. A short visit, usually for social purposes. |
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| I paid a call to a dear friend of mine. |
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| in |
| 1. prep. Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits. |
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| 2. prep. Contained by. |
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| The dog is in the kennel. |
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| 3. prep. Within. |
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| 4. prep. Surrounded by. |
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