Pronunciation: /kɔl aʊt/
noun a vocal expression or announcement
A1 I heard a call out for help.
A2 The call out for volunteers was posted on the bulletin board.
B1 She made a call out for donations to support the local charity.
B2 The call out for action sparked a lively debate among the members.
C1 The company issued a call out for innovative ideas to improve efficiency.
C2 The call out for solidarity among the community leaders was met with overwhelming support.
verb to publicly criticize or challenge someone or something
A1 I call out to my dog when it's time for dinner.
A2 The teacher called out the students' names for attendance.
B1 During the emergency, the captain called out instructions to the crew.
B2 The coach called out plays to the team during the game.
C1 The activist called out the government for their lack of action on climate change.
C2 The journalist called out the company for their unethical business practices.
formal During the meeting, the manager had to call out the team member for not meeting the project deadline.
informal I had to call out my friend for being late to the movie.
slang She called out her ex for cheating on her.
figurative The artist's painting called out to me from across the gallery.
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