Call on
/kɔːl ɒn/
To request someone to speak or take action.
When you "call on" someone, you are asking them to speak in a meeting or contribute their thoughts. Teachers often use this phrasal verb in classrooms, like when they "call on" a student who raises their hand to answer a question.
Example Sentences
The teacher called on students randomly.
The instructor selected students to answer questions without a set order.
He was called on to give his opinion during the meeting.
During the meeting, his input was specifically sought.
Every once in a while, the president calls on the press for a briefing.
Periodically, the president convenes a meeting with the media to provide updates.
