call-in
1 of 2adjective
ˈkȯl-ˌin 
: allowing listeners to engage in broadcast telephone conversations with the host or a guest
a call-in show
call in
2 of 2verb
called in; calling in; calls in
transitive verb
1
: to order to return or to be returned: such as
a
: to withdraw from an advanced position
call in the outposts
b
: to withdraw from circulation
call in bank notes and issue new ones
2
: to summon to one's aid or for consultation
call in a mediator
3
: to deliver (a message) by telephone
call in an order for pizza
intransitive verb
: to communicate with a person by telephone
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Fox News, 9 Aug. 2022 The world owes us something, Mr. Orbán declared, and eventually Hungary will call in its debt. William A. Galston, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 Broadway shows have felt the effects of Covid-19 surges in New York City despite having strict protocols in place, with numerous productions having to cancel performances or call in understudies as company members contracted the coronavirus. Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 June 2022 That is in line with his silence about it when The Arizona Republic first reported on the Bowers call in November. The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2022 The Crimes of the Future actress attended the film's premiere and photo call in two stunning outfits. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 25 May 2022 The brother of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned as premier on Monday as weekslong protests over Asia’s fastest inflation turned violent, prompting the government to impose a curfew and call in the army. Time, 9 May 2022 Law enforcement authorities in Macomb County last week released about 10 minutes of surveillance video, body camera footage and a 911 call in the incident. Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2022 The audit department was unable to find any record of a complaint or call in that time period, the report states. Alison Dirr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2022 See More
Verb
The family is offering a $50,000 reward for Rodni's return, and Smith is asking members to share Rodni's story, raise awareness and call in any information that may help investigators. Fox News, 9 Aug. 2022 The world owes us something, Mr. Orbán declared, and eventually Hungary will call in its debt. William A. Galston, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 Broadway shows have felt the effects of Covid-19 surges in New York City despite having strict protocols in place, with numerous productions having to cancel performances or call in understudies as company members contracted the coronavirus. Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 June 2022 That is in line with his silence about it when The Arizona Republic first reported on the Bowers call in November. The Arizona Republic, 21 June 2022 The Crimes of the Future actress attended the film's premiere and photo call in two stunning outfits. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 25 May 2022 The brother of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned as premier on Monday as weekslong protests over Asia’s fastest inflation turned violent, prompting the government to impose a curfew and call in the army. Time, 9 May 2022 Law enforcement authorities in Macomb County last week released about 10 minutes of surveillance video, body camera footage and a 911 call in the incident. Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2022 The audit department was unable to find any record of a complaint or call in that time period, the report states. Alison Dirr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1952, in the meaning defined above
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Legal Definition
call in
transitive verb
: call sense 4