: allowing listeners to engage in broadcast telephone conversations with the host or a guest
a call-in show
called in; calling in; calls in
1
: to order to return or to be returned: such as
a
: to withdraw from an advanced position
call in the outposts
b
: to withdraw from circulation
call in bank notes and issue new ones
2
: to summon to one's aid or for consultation
call in a mediator
3
: to deliver (a message) by telephone
call in an order for pizza
: to communicate with a person by telephone
see also call in sick
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Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
It’s somehow been almost six years since one Sabres fan gave voice to their collective misery in a memorable call-in radio rant.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Earlier this month, the Observer reported on an earlier set of 911 calls in which a Border Patrol agent reported that someone broke into his vehicle at a LongHorn Steakhouse.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
What To Know During the live broadcast of filmed from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, S.C., Trump joined via call-in for Veterans Day.
AJ Hawk, sports analyst and former linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, asked Trump which NFL coach might make a great president.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
It’s somehow been almost six years since one Sabres fan gave voice to their collective misery in a memorable call-in radio rant.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
During its most recent earnings call in November, the retailer cited its success in the fashion business, with incoming chief executive officer John Furner noting sales grew over 5 percent in the quarter.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Earlier this month, the Observer reported on an earlier set of 911 calls in which a Border Patrol agent reported that someone broke into his vehicle at a LongHorn Steakhouse.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Call-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/call-in. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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