call for

call for
1) PHRASAL VERB If you call for someone, you go to the building where they are, so that you can both go somewhere.

[V P n] I shall be calling for you at seven o'clock.

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2) PHRASAL VERB If you call for something, you demand that it should happen.

[V P n] They angrily called for Robinson's resignation...

[V P n] The ceasefire resolution calls for the release of all prisoners of war.

3) PHRASAL VERB If something calls for a particular action or quality, it needs it or makes it necessary.

[V P n] It's a situation that calls for a blend of delicacy and force.

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