Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
call ahead
手配のために前もって電話をかける
Meaning
to phone in advance to make arrangements
Example
You should **call ahead** to reserve a seat.
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call attention to
良いことに人々の注意を引く
Meaning
to make people notice something good
Example
He **called attention to** the artist’s unique style.
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call back
電話をかけ直す
Meaning
to return a phone call
Example
I’ll **call back** after I finish my meeting.
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call by
短時間で訪れる
Meaning
to visit briefly
Example
I’ll **call by** your office tomorrow morning.
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call dibs on tasks
特定の仕事に対して責任を主張する
Meaning
to claim responsibility for specific work
Example
New hires **call dibs on tasks** that match their learning goals.
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call down
誰かを叱るまたは注意する
Meaning
to scold or reprimand someone
Example
The boss **called down** the employee for being late.
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call for
何かを公然と要求または依頼する
Meaning
to demand or request something publicly
Example
The citizens **called for** fair elections and transparency.
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call for accountability
誰かの行動に対して責任を求める
Meaning
to demand responsibility from someone for their actions
Example
The citizens **called for accountability** after the scandal broke out.
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call for action
問題を解決するために人々に行動を求める
Meaning
to demand people to do something to solve a problem
Example
The protest **called for action** on climate change.
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call for backup
困難な状況で追加の助けを求める
Meaning
to request extra help in a challenging situation
Example
Editors **call for backup** when breaking news floods in overnight.
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call for change
政策やシステムにおける改革や変更を要求する
Meaning
to demand reforms or modifications in policy or system
Example
The activists **called for change** in the voting system.
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call for peace
紛争の終結を公に求める
Meaning
to publicly ask for an end to conflict
Example
The international community **called for peace** between the rival nations.
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call for unity
団結を呼びかける
Meaning
to publicly ask people to come together for a common cause
Example
The leader **called for unity** among the divided political groups.
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call forth
反応や返答を引き起こす
Meaning
to bring about a reaction or response
Example
Her speech **called forth** a lot of emotions from the audience.
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call in
場所に電話する、特に仕事; 誰かに助けを求める
Meaning
to phone a place, especially work; to ask for help from someone
Example
I had to **call in** sick this morning.
phrasal-verb
call in for
特定の目的のためにリモートセッションに参加する
Meaning
to join a remote session for a specific purpose
Example
Drivers **call in for** updates when weather turns rough.
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call into question
何かに疑問を持つ、または挑戦する
Meaning
to doubt or challenge something
Example
The report **called into question** the company’s honesty.
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call off
何かをキャンセルする
Meaning
to cancel something
Example
We had to **call off** the meeting because the manager was sick.
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call out
誰かを公然と批判または挑戦すること
Meaning
to criticize or challenge someone publicly
Example
The candidate **called out** the government for ignoring public needs.
phrasal-verb
call out energy waste
エネルギーが不注意に使われていることを指摘する
Meaning
to point out when energy is being used carelessly
Example
Teammates **call out energy waste** whenever lights stay on overnight.
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call out for
大声で何かや誰かを呼ぶ
Meaning
to ask loudly for something or someone
Example
He **called out for** his mother when he got hurt.
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call over
誰かを自分の家に招待すること
Meaning
to invite someone to come to your place
Example
We should **call over** some friends this weekend for a movie night.
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call someone out on
誰かの間違いや悪い行動を指摘する
Meaning
to point out a person’s mistake or bad behavior
Example
Coworkers **call someone out on** gossip that hurts the team.
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call together
会議のために人々を集める
Meaning
to bring people together for a meeting
Example
The director **called together** the team for an urgent discussion.