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- See:
- call
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phrase |
| definition 1: |
When a teacher calls on a student in class, they ask the student to give an answer, or they give the student permission to speak. If a student raises their hand in class, it is usually a signal for the teacher to call on them.
Max didn't know the answer, and he hoped the teacher wouldn't call on him.Allison had her hand up a long time, but the teacher never called on her. |
| definition 2: |
When people call on others, they are asking them for help.
When my mom was sick, our neighbor told us that we could call on her if we needed anything. |
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