callout
1 of 2noun
call·out ˈkȯl-ˌau̇t 
1
: the act or an instance of calling out
2
: an often bordered inset in a printed article or illustration that usually includes a key excerpt or detail
call out
2 of 2verb
called out; calling out; calls out
transitive verb
1
: to summon into action
call out troops
2
: to challenge to a duel
3
: to order on strike
call out the workers
4
: to publicly criticize or fault (someone)
The FDA will have to start forcing companies to be transparent and call them out on it when they're not.
Massimo Calabresi et al.
Massimo Calabresi et al.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 The initial callout to the public last week to help name Fritz received a huge response, with more than 90,000 suggestions from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries, according to the zoo. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 The initial callout to the public last week to help name Fritz received a huge response, with more than 90,000 suggestions from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries, according to the zoo. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 The initial callout to the public last week to help name Fritz received a huge response, with more than 90,000 suggestions from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries, according to the zoo. Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2022 These were records that didn’t have to rely on massive radio conglomerates and callout scores to determine success. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2022 But even this detour into callout culture can be seen in a positive light. James Edward Mills, Outside Online, 18 June 2019 The main callout for this one is its telescopic handle – some testers gave it low scores for comfort and sturdiness. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 For Diana Granados, 29, the quest began with a callout on a popular Instagram page for new parents. Sonja Sharpstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2022 See More
Noun
The station's announcement of her death included a callout for mental health resources. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 The initial callout to the public last week to help name Fritz received a huge response, with more than 90,000 suggestions from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries, according to the zoo. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 The initial callout to the public last week to help name Fritz received a huge response, with more than 90,000 suggestions from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries, according to the zoo. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 The initial callout to the public last week to help name Fritz received a huge response, with more than 90,000 suggestions from every U.S. state and more than 60 countries, according to the zoo. Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 15 Aug. 2022 These were records that didn’t have to rely on massive radio conglomerates and callout scores to determine success. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2022 But even this detour into callout culture can be seen in a positive light. James Edward Mills, Outside Online, 18 June 2019 The main callout for this one is its telescopic handle – some testers gave it low scores for comfort and sturdiness. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 For Diana Granados, 29, the quest began with a callout on a popular Instagram page for new parents. Sonja Sharpstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
calls out
verb
as in calls up
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- calls up
- calls in
- knells
- groups
- rallies
- rounds up
- collects
- summons
- gathers
- convenes
- assembles
- calls
- amasses
- musters
- convokes
- reconvenes
- reassembles
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dissolves
- breaks up