call up Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an order to report for military duty
   
2. verb bring forward for consideration
   bring forward.
   
   • The case was called up in court
3. verb get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
   phone; ring; call; telephone.
   
   • I tried to call you all night
   • Take two aspirin and call me in the morning
4. verb recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
   retrieve; remember; recall; recollect; call back; think.
   
   • I can't remember saying any such thing
   • I can't think what her last name was
   • can you remember her phone number?
   • Do you remember that he once loved you?
   • call up memories
5. verb call to arms; of military personnel
   rally; mobilize; mobilise.
   

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