call on

verb

called on; calling on; calls on

transitive verb

1

: to call upon

Is there anyone you can call on in an emergency?

2

: to elicit a response from (someone, such as a student)

the teacher called on her first

3

US, informal : to directly criticize (someone) for (something, such as bad behavior)

She's incredibly rude, but no one ever calls her on it.

Examples of call on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While Comăneci's statement indicates Barbosu's case will proceed with CAS, the Olympian called on her fellow Romanians to contribute to the cause as a form of national pride and solidarity. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

California Attorney General Rob Bonta reflected this sentiment in a Wednesday letter, calling on Congress to prolong TPS with a coalition of 19 other attorneys general. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Crump has called on state officials to provide that evidence for the family to review. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Commissioners called on the city administration to cut — at least for now — another $340 million in projects that are deemed to be less urgent. — Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Rhymes for call on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon