TOP

Definition of call-up noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

call-up

noun
 
/ˈkɔːl ʌp/
 
/ˈkɔːl ʌp/
jump to other results
  1. [uncountable, countable, usually singular] (British English) an order to join the armed forces synonym conscription, draft
    • Because of his occupation, he was not liable for call-up.
    • to receive your call-up papers
    • young men of call-up age
  2. [countable] call-up (to something) the opportunity to play in a sports team, especially for your country
    • Her recent form has earned her a call-up to the England squad.
See call-up in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
trait
noun
 
 
From the Word list
Oxford 5000
B2
Oxford Learner's Dictionaries Word of the Day