Call in Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
KAWL-IN
kˈɔːl/ /ˈɪn
KAWL-IN
Definition
To contact someone by phone, or to ask someone to come, usually for help or a specific purpose.
Usage & Nuances
'Call in' can mean to phone (especially work — 'call in sick'), or to summon someone to a place (like 'call in a doctor'). Often used in workplace or emergency contexts. Don't confuse 'call in' with 'call out' (to criticize or to summon loudly).
Spanish: llamar - llamar por teléfono - pedir que vengaPortuguese (BR): ligar - chamar para entrar - pedir para virPortuguese (PT): telefonar - chamar para entrar - pedir para virChinese (Simplified): 打电话 - 请进来 - 召来Chinese (Traditional): 打電話 - 請進來 - 召來Hindi: फोन करना - बुलानाArabic: يتصل - يستدعيBengali: ফোন করা - ডাকা (সহায়তার জন্য)Russian: позвонить - вызвать (для помощи)Japanese: 電話をかける - 呼ぶ（助けを求めて）Vietnamese: gọi điện - gọi đến (để giúp đỡ)Korean: 전화하다 - 부르다 (도움 요청)Turkish: arama yapmak - çağırmak (yardım için)Urdu: فون کرنا - بلانا (مدد کے لیے)Indonesian: menelepon - memanggil (untuk bantuan)
Example Sentences
I need to call in and tell my boss I'm sick.
basic
Please call in a doctor if the pain gets worse.
basic
You can call in to the radio show with your questions.
basic
She had to call in sick today because of a fever.
natural
The manager decided to call in extra staff for the busy weekend.
natural
Listeners can call in live and share their stories on air.
natural