call out phrasal verb (see also call)

1. to say something loudly
call something ↔ out
‘Hi there!’ I called out.
call out to
The firemen called out to him.

2. call somebody ↔ out to ask or order a person or an organization to help, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation:
The army was called out to help fight fires.

3. call somebody/something ↔ out British English to order workers to go on strike:
The transport workers were called out.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

ˈcall-out noun [countable] British English
a situation in which someone is called to another person’s house or place of business to do repairs, help them etc:
The lifeboat has had ten call-outs in the past year.
call-out charges

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

call out
v. phr.
1. To shout; speak loudly.
My name was called out several times, but I was unable to hear it.
2. To summon someone.
If the rioting continues, the governor will have to call out the National Guard.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲