CALL FOR


Meaning of CALL FOR in English

1.

If you ~ someone, you go to the building where they are, so that you can both go somewhere.

I shall be calling for you at seven o’clock.

PHRASAL VERB: V P n

2.

If you ~ something, you demand that it should happen.

They angrily called for Robinson’s resignation...

PHRASAL VERB: V P n

3.

If something calls for a particular action or quality, it needs it or makes it necessary.

It’s a situation that calls for a blend of delicacy and force.

= demand, require

PHRASAL VERB: V P n

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