Example: Il professore farà appello per verificare la presenza in classe.
Definition
"Fare appello" means to call the roll or take attendance, typically in a classroom or gathering, to verify who is present. It involves announcing names or checking a list to ensure the presence of individuals at a specific event or location.
Translations
to call the roll
llamar lista
appel doen
passar llista
faire l'appel
appelieren
fazer chamada
Etymology
The phrase "fare appello" comes from the Italian verb 'fare' meaning 'to do' or 'to make' and 'appello,' derived from the Latin 'appellare,' meaning 'to call upon' or 'to name.' Originally, 'appello' referred to calling someone by name, which evolved into the practice of roll call or attendance checking.
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to call the roll