call in

(noun) a telephone call to a radio station or a television station in which the caller participates in the on-going program. Synonyms: call-in.

(verb) summon to enter. Synonyms: call in. Example: "The nurse called in the next patient."

(verb) summon to a particular activity or employment. Synonyms: call in. Example: "Experts were called in."

(verb) pay a brief visit. Synonyms: visit, call in, call. Example: "The mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens."

(verb) take a player out of a game in order to exchange for another player. Synonyms: call in.

(verb) make a phone call. Synonyms: call in. Examples: "Call in to a radio station." "Call in sick."

(verb) demand payment of (a loan). Synonyms: call, call in. Example: "Call a loan."

(verb) cause to be returned. Synonyms: recall, call in, call back, withdraw. Examples: "Recall the defective auto tires." "The manufacturer tried to call back the spoilt yoghurt."