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call in

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  1. To communicate with a base etc, by telephone. (intransitive) · I was too unwell to work yesterday so I called in sick.
  2. To report; communicate (a message) by telephone or similar. (transitive) · The hoaxer called in a bomb threat.
  3. To pay a short visit. (intransitive) · Near-synonym: call on (transitive)· I'll call in this afternoon to pick up my prescription.
  4. To summon someone, especially for help or advice. (transitive) · The government called in the army to deal with the riots.
  5. To withdraw something from sale or circulation. (transitive)
  6. To request immediate repayment of (a debt). (transitive)
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I know of nobody that is coming, I am sure, unless Charlotte Lucas should happen to call in; and I hope _my_ dinners are good enough for her.
《Pride and Prejudice》,第66页 · B2
“Let us call in the soldier with the green whiskers,” he said, “and ask his advice.”
《The Wonderful Wizard of Oz》,第122页 · B2
Here was a bit of professional business between two gentlemen, and one of them must needs call in a detective!
《The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes》,第74页 · B2
If I have to call in the aid of the police you will find how seriously you are compromised.
《The Hound of the Baskervilles》,第145页 · C1

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