English · Daily Life
call up
/kɔːl ʌp/
[/kɔːl ʌp/]
telephone
Beginnerverb
Definition
To telephone someone. It can also mean to summon someone for military service.
Example
I'll call you up tonight to make plans.
I'll call you up tonight to make plans.
Etymology
From 'call' plus 'up', a common form for making a phone call.
How & Where It’s Used
Informal for phoning someone.