English / phrasal verb
Call in
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To consult or enlist an outside specialist, or to telephone one's workplace to report absence.
In context
01
During the merger, the board called in an independent consultant to evaluate transition risks.
02
He was scheduled to meet the new marketing team today but had to call in sick.
Synonyms
Bring in,enlist,summon
Antonyms
Dismiss,handle alone,discharge
Collocations
Call in an expert,call in sick,call in reinforcements