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
▪ 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.




