call in
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call in verb
- To communicate with a base etc, by telephone.“I was too unwell to work yesterday so I called in sick.”
- To report; communicate (a message) by telephone or similar.“The hoaxer called in a bomb threat.”
- To pay a short visit.“I'll call in this afternoon to pick up my prescription.”
- To summon someone, especially for help or advice.“The government called in the army to deal with the riots.”
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