call on (ask a person or organization to do something) The human rights group has called on military leaders to stop killing civilians. The teacher always calls on me to answer the tough questions. Sometimes we have to call on outside expertise to resolve technical problems. (visit someone for …
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call off (stop something planned; cancel) The weather is bad, so we may call off our trip. They called off their engagement at the last minute. envocabulary.com
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call in (ask someone to come and help or do something for you) I need to call in an electrician to sort out the wiring in this place. (to telephone the place where you work) Molly called in to say that she was going to be late today. …
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work through (to deal with a problem or stressful situation) I think you need to see a psychologist to work through your depression. The couple work through their problems together. (to work without stopping) I have to work through the night to meet the deadline. envocabulary.com
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work on (try to convince) He will work on the boss to give us a day off. (try to improve or achieve) I need to work on my pronunciation. envocabulary.com
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