List of multi-word verbs: call

This is a list of multi-word verbs based on the verb call. It is intended as a reference for teachers, not as a mere list to be presented as-is to students.


 * call away
 * call back
 * i. re-contact: I can't talk right now. Can you call back later, please?
 * ii. summon/order to return: He was called back from the front.


 * call for
 * call off
 * i. cancel: The strike was called off.
 * ii. prevent from attacking: He called the dogs off.


 * call on/upon - visit: They called on him several times that week.
 * call out
 * i. The fire brigade were called out ten times last night.
 * ii. convoke: They were called out on strike.


 * call over
 * call round
 * call up
 * i. military: They will probably have to call up the reservists.
 * ii. contact: I'll call you up next time I'm in town.


 * call upon - invite: They called upon him to speak at the conference.