call for

1. Require, demand, as in This job calls for a lot of patience . [First half of 1700s] Also see no call for ; uncalled for .

2. 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]

3. Summon someone or something. For example, The audience called for the playwright , or The judge called for the verdict . [First half of 1500s]

Example Sentences

But there are concerns the review is limited and there are calls for a public inquiry and independent review of the county council's processes.

From BBC

Under former President Barack Obama, she called for escalating the U.S. war on terror, accusing the president of failing to target extremist rebel factions in Syria.

From Salon

Experts, many of whom have called for the move for a number of years, have welcomed the government's decision.

From BBC

Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Sir David Behan, the regulator’s chairman, called for radical change, saying course closures and university mergers might be needed for financial stability.

From BBC

During Thursday's programme, which marked Morgan's first 100 days leading the Welsh government, the first minister also called for farmers to "calm down a bit" over changes to inheritance tax.

From BBC

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