calling in

Verb

call in (third-person singular simple present calls in, present participle calling in, simple past and past participle called in)

1. (copulative, intransitive) To communicate with a base etc, by telephone.
   • I was too unwell to work yesterday so I called in sick.

   Synonyms:

   phone in

2. (transitive) To report; communicate (a message) by telephone or similar.
   • The hoaxer called in a bomb threat.

   Synonyms:

   phone in

3. (intransitive) To pay a short visit.
   • Near-synonym: call on (transitive)

   Synonyms:

   pop in, call on

4. (transitive) To summon someone, especially for help or advice.
   • The government called in the army to deal with the riots.

   Synonyms:

   summon

5. (transitive) To withdraw something from sale or circulation.

   Synonyms:

   recall

6. (transitive) To request immediate repayment of (a debt).