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

The president's campaign promises included calls for lower interest rates in order to bring relief to borrowers.

From BBC

Fishery regulators on Tuesday called for shutting down commercial salmon fishing along the California coast for an unprecedented third year in a row in an effort to help the declining population of Chinook salmon recover.

From Los Angeles Times

The union Unison has called for the government to take control of issuing Certificates of Sponsorship, to stop individual care companies having "an enormous amount of power" over workers.

From BBC

It made the same call for dedicated rural crime teams ahead of the local elections last year, and has long said PCCs should be abolished.

From BBC

He called for a reform of the system so that it "prioritises public health and value for customer money and delivers healthy coastlines, rivers and lakes."

From BBC

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• ask for
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