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call in

[kawl in] / ˈkɔl ˌɪn /
VERB
consult
Synonyms
STRONGEST
argue brainstorm consider deliberate discuss examine huddle interview negotiate respect review turn to
STRONG
cogitate collogue commune confab confabulate debate flap interrogate parlay question regard treat
WEAK
ask advice of be closeted with compare notes groupthink kick ideas around pick one's brains put heads together refer to seek advice seek opinion of take a meeting take account of take counsel talk over toss ideas around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore neglect
STRONG
answer reply
VERB
convene
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assemble gather open summon
STRONG
call collect congregate convoke corral muster rally sit unite
WEAK
come together get-together hold meeting round up scare up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disperse divide scatter separate
STRONG
cancel
WEAK
adjourn call off dissemble
VERB
invoke
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apply enforce resort to
STRONG
effect implement initiate use
WEAK
have recourse to
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore neglect
VERB
recall
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cancel dismiss suspend withdraw
STRONG
abjure annul countermand discharge dismantle disqualify forswear lift nullify recant repeal rescind retract reverse revoke unsay
WEAK
call back palinode take back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
allow permit
STRONG
approve emphasize enforce keep pass sanction validate
WEAK
forget restore
VERB
redeem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pay off reclaim recoup regain repay restore win back
STRONG
cash change cover defray discharge exchange purchase ransom recapture reinstate repossess repurchase retrieve settle
WEAK
buy back buy off cash in get back make good replevin replevy take in trade in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forfeit lose
STRONG
hold keep
WEAK
abandon disregard ignore
VERB
summon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ask assemble call call for convene direct draft gather invite mobilize recall request subpoena
STRONG
arouse beckon beep bid charge cite command conjure convoke enjoin hail invoke motion muster order petition rally ring rouse sign signal toll
WEAK
call back call forth call into action call together call upon draw on send for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer cancel disperse divide ignore reply scatter separate stop
STRONG
calm free
WEAK
dismiss send away

Example Sentences

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The government's move to "call in" the application means ministers rather than Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will decide the outcome.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

In the compressed world of a 988 call, in which both counselor and caller are strangers with little information to go on besides the words they exchange, the potential for miscommunication is high.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

On the Blackstone Secured Lending earnings conference call in February, co-CEO Brad Marshall addressed the Medallia loan and expressed confidence in Blackstone’s risk exposure.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

OTTAWA—Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem believes time is on his side about making a judgment call in response to higher energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Barrelhouse had prepared me for the darkened windows of the district, but not, when I let myself in, to call in vain through the dark to Brother Tarp.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.