1re·call 
/rɪˈkɑ:l/ verb
re·calls; re·called; re·call·ing /rɪˈkɑ:l/ verb 1 not used in progressive tenses, somewhat formal : to remember (something) from the past [+ obj] ▪ She wanted to send him a letter but couldn't recall his address. ▪ I don't recall what time they said they would be here. ▪ It is important to recall that not very long ago cell phones did not exist. ▪ From what I recall, I think the library is two blocks down on the left. ▪ “The first time we met,” he recalled, “we got into a big argument.” [no obj] ▪ As you may recall, we had agreed that decisions would require prior approval. ▪ “What's his address?” “I don't recall.” 2 [+ obj] a : to ask or order (someone) to return
▪ The government recalled the soldiers to active duty. = The soldiers were recalled to active duty. ▪ The ambassador was recalled from abroad.
b : to ask people to return (a product with a defect or problem)
▪ The factory is recalling all the cars because of a problem with the brakes. ▪ Officials recalled two tons of contaminated meat today. 3 not used in progressive tenses [+ obj] : to cause (something) to be thought of : to bring (an image, idea, etc.) into your mind
▪ The old stone town hall recalls [=resembles] a stone house from medieval Europe. ▪ Seeing her again recalled memories of the happy times we spent together.
▪ The government recalled the soldiers to active duty. = The soldiers were recalled to active duty. ▪ The ambassador was recalled from abroad.
b : to ask people to return (a product with a defect or problem)
▪ The factory is recalling all the cars because of a problem with the brakes. ▪ Officials recalled two tons of contaminated meat today.
▪ The old stone town hall recalls [=resembles] a stone house from medieval Europe. ▪ Seeing her again recalled memories of the happy times we spent together.
