Phrasal Verb: Call for

Call for - Demand

Example:

The Opposition party CALLED FOR the minister's resignation after the scandal broke.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- International English

Call for - Go to collect something

Example:

The courier CALLED FOR your parcel, but I told him it wasn't ready yet.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- International English

Call for - Telephone for something

Example:

I'll CALL FOR a cab right away.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- International English

Call for - Go and collect someone to take them out

Example:

I'll CALL FOR you at seven, so be ready because the film starts at half past.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- International English

Call for - Require

Example:

An emergency like this CALLS FOR some pretty drastic action.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- International English

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