call on

/kɑl ɑn/
/kɔl ɒn/
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Other forms: called on; calls on

Definitions of call on
  1. verb
    have recourse to or make an appeal or request for help or information to
    “She called on her Representative to help her”
    synonyms: turn
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    type of:
    appeal, invoke
    request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
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