call for
/K AO1 L F AO1 R/verb
- 1
To shout out in order to summon (a person).
โI leant out of the back door and called for Lucy.โ
- 2
To ask for in a loud voice.
โWe finished the main course in short order and called for more wine.โ
- 3
To request, demand.
โThe government has called for an end to hostilities in the region.โ
- 4
To necessitate, demand.
โThis situation calls for a high degree of courage.โ
- 5
To stop at a place and ask for (someone).
โI'll call for you just after midday.โ
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