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call–up Listen to audio/ˈkɑ:lˌʌp/ noun
plural call–ups
1 [count] sports a : a decision to bring an athlete to play in a higher league
a minor-league baseball player who is hoping for a call-up to the major leagues
b : a player who is brought up to a higher league
The pitcher in tonight's game is a recent call-up from the minors.
2 : an order telling someone to report for military service [count] military call-ups [noncount] He opposes the call-up of more troops.often used before another noun They received their call-up notices.see also call up at 1call
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