What is the meaning of call up?

noun

  • An order to report for military duty.

verb

  • Bring forward for consideration.
    • usage: "The case was called up in court"
  • Get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone.
    • usage: "I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning"
  • Recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection.
    • usage: "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"
  • Call to arms; of military personnel.
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