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Phrase(s): call for someone or something
1. to need, require, or demand something or the services of someone. • The recipe calls for two cups of flour. • This job calls for someone with experience. 2. to arrive to collect or pick up a person or a thing. (Used especially when you are to pick someone up and are acting as an escort.) • I will call for you about eight this evening. • The messenger will call for your reply in the morning. 3. to shout for or request someone or something. • I called for Ted, but he didn’t hear me. • I stood on the porch and called for the dog.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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1. Go to get someone or something, as in John said he'd call for Mary at eight, or Someone's at the door, calling for the package. [First half of 1600s] 2. Summon someone or something. For example, The audience called for the playwright, or The judge called for the verdict. [First half of 1500s] 3. Require, demand, as in This job calls for a lot of patience. [First half of 1700s] Also see NO CALL FOR; UNCALLED FOR.
American Heritage Idioms