Definitions

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  • verb transitive, idiomatic To specify, especially in detail.
  • verb transitive, idiomatic To order into service; to summon into service.
  • verb intransitive, transitive To yell out; to vocalize audibly; announce.
  • verb transitive, idiomatic, colloquial To challenge, to denounce.
  • noun UK An incidence of someone being summoned for some purpose.
  • noun US A meeting or rally held in order to find interested participants, eg. for an activity or sports team.

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  • verb challenge to a duel
  • verb call out loudly, as of names or numbers
  • verb utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

Etymologies

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From call + out.

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