Call-up ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Call-up ( noun )

1. A summons or request for someone to come or be present at a specific place and time, usually for military service, emergency or other specific task or duty.
2. The act of summoning or drafting personnel, especially military personnel, for active service.

Origin:

The phrase "call-up" is derived from the verb "to call" meaning to summon or to demand something, and the preposition "up" meaning to come to a higher level or to be summoned to a higher level.

Examples:

1. He received a call-up notice to report for active duty.
2. The call-up of reserves is necessary to meet the needs of the armed forces.
3. The call-up of the reserves was a surprise to many.
4. He was given a call-up to join the national team.
5. He received a call-up notice to appear for jury duty.

(As a verb)

Call-up ( verb )

1. A summons or request for someone to come or be present at a specific place and time, usually for military service, emergency or other specific task or duty.
2. The act of summoning or drafting personnel, especially military personnel, for active service.

Origin:

The phrase "call-up" is derived from the verb "to call" meaning to summon or to demand something, and the preposition "up" meaning to come to a higher level or to be summoned to a higher level.

Examples:

1. He received a call-up notice to report for active duty.
2. The call-up of reserves is necessary to meet the needs of the armed forces.
3. The call-up of the reserves was a surprise to many.
4. He was given a call-up to join the national team.
5. He received a call-up notice to appear for jury duty.