[ rɪ'kɔ:l ]
■ verb
1》 remember.
↘cause one to remember or think of.
↘( ~ someone/thing to ) bring back the memory of someone or something to.
2》 call up (stored computer data).
3》 officially order (someone) to return.
↘(of a manufacturer) request the return of (faulty products).
4》 reselect (a sports player) as a member of a team.
5》 bring out of a state of inattention.
6》 archaic revoke or annul (an action or decision).
■ noun also 'ri:kɔ:l
1》 the action or faculty of remembering.
2》 an act of officially ~ing someone or something.
3》 N. Amer. the removal of an elected government official from office by voting.
Phrases
beyond ~ in such a way that restoration is impossible.
Derivatives
~able adjective
Origin
C16: from re- + call , suggested by L. revocare or Fr. rappeler 'call back'.