call in
Phone a place (like your work or a radio show) to say something, or ask for someone to come and help.
Meanings
To telephone your workplace or an organisation, typically to report your absence or communicate information.
"She called in sick on Monday after spending the whole weekend in bed with flu."
To summon a professional, expert, or outside help to deal with a problem.
"After three days without progress, the company called in a specialist consultant."
To demand the repayment of a loan or the fulfilment of a favour or obligation.
"The bank called in the loan after the company missed three consecutive payments."
To stop briefly at a place while passing; to visit for a short time. (Mainly British English.)
"I'll call in at the pharmacy on my way home and pick up your prescription."
Has several distinct senses. Calling in sick is extremely common. Calling in a professional means summoning expert help. Calling in a favour means asking someone to fulfil a debt. All senses are common in everyday English.
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