call up

[call up] {v.}

1. To make someone think of; bring to mind; remind.

* /The picture of the Capitol called up memories of our class trip./

2. To tell to come (as before a court).

* /The district attorney called up three witnesses./

3. To bring together for a purpose; bring into action.

* /Jim called up all his strength, pushed past the players blocking him, and ran for a touchdown./

* /The army called up its reserves when war seemed near./

4. To call on the telephone.

* /She called up a friend just for a chat./

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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