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call sth up

Phrasal Verb with call
 
 
/kɔːl/ verb

Definition

IT to find and show information on a computer screen: Airplane mechanics use laptops and a wireless network that can instantly call up repair manuals, parts lists, airplane records, etc.
(Definition of call sth up from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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