Definitie

"To call on" means to formally ask someone for help, advice, or participation, often in a respectful or official manner. For example, when they call on experts for help, they seek the experts' knowledge and assistance in a particular matter.

Vertalingen

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Etymologie

The phrase "to call on" originates from the idea of 'calling' someone by name or presence, combined with 'on' indicating direction or purpose. It has been used since the 14th century to mean visiting or requesting someone’s attention or assistance, evolving into its current figurative sense.

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