call in ( calling, called, calls )

• 1. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you call someone in, you ask them to come and help you or do something for you. 叫…来 (帮忙)

  例：

  Call in an architect or engineer to oversee the work.

  找一名建筑师或工程师来监督这项工程。

• 2. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you call in, you phone a place, such as the place where you work, or a radio or TV station. (给工作单位、电台或电视台) 打电话

  例：

  She reached for the phone to call in sick.

  她伸手拿起话机打电话请病假。

• 3. 

  → see also call-in

• 4. 

  PHRASAL VERB If you call in somewhere, you make a short visit there. 短暂访问

  例：

  He just calls in occasionally.

  他只是偶尔来坐坐。