call-on

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Call-on' means to request someone to speak or do something, often in a formal situation. For example, in a meeting, a manager might 'call on' an employee to share their ideas.

Examples in Different Contexts

In creative work, 'call on' can mean inviting an artist to contribute their skills. A gallery owner might say, 'We’re calling on local artists to participate in our upcoming exhibition.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The website is loading slowly. Can someone look into the server logs to see if there's any problem?

Response:

We should call on the IT team to investigate the website's slow performance.

Business

Scenario:

Our new marketing campaign needs innovative strategies. Anyone with good ideas is encouraged to share.

Response:

I noticed you haven't had the chance to speak yet – I would like to call on you to share your thoughts on this.