: allowing listeners to engage in broadcast telephone conversations with the host or a guest
a call-in show
called in; calling in; calls in
1
: to order to return or to be returned: such as
a
: to withdraw from an advanced position
call in the outposts
b
: to withdraw from circulation
call in bank notes and issue new ones
2
: to summon to one's aid or for consultation
call in a mediator
3
: to deliver (a message) by telephone
call in an order for pizza
: to communicate with a person by telephone
Examples of call-in in a Sentence
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The store also offers a daily 15% discount for veterans on all dine-in and call-in orders.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2024
Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The Torrington Fire Marshal’s Office, Building Inspector and Eversource Gas were also on the scene, and additional firefighters were called in to provide city coverage.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The ladies reminisce on past collaboration projects, and give relationship advice to a call-in fan.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The store also offers a daily 15% discount for veterans on all dine-in and call-in orders.
—Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 11 Nov. 2024
Verb
The situation took a turn when Amanda called in a panic after her babysitter canceled, needing someone to watch Jack.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The Torrington Fire Marshal’s Office, Building Inspector and Eversource Gas were also on the scene, and additional firefighters were called in to provide city coverage.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Call-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/call-in. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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