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call-up
noun [C usually singular] /ˈkɔːl.ʌp/
/ˈkɑːl-/ Definition
› (US also draft) an order to join a military organization: She was very upset when her boyfriend received his call-up (papers).Joining or leaving the army › an invitation to play in an official, especially national, team: Le Tissier was delighted when he received his England call-up.Joining or leaving the army
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Synonyms and related words:
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- commission verb (MILITARY)
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- demob verb
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