recall
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5.1
- noun
- /rɪˈkɔl/
- Formal
:
retirada
- The City Council will have an interesting November and December if the recall "succeeds."
Examples
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"The recall process will continue through the weekend," Mr. Calhoun told the Tribune.
Academic text (2016) -
An order for the recall of our ambassador to England.
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Which is why I am calling for a recall of Congress.
Blog text (21) -
An officer with your security clearance remains subject to recall in event of emergency.
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Local recall elections must be financed by the local electoral district.
Academic text (2004) -
Recall filings were quite regularly initiated against groups of elected officials rather than individuals.
Academic text (2004) -
Retirees under age 60 are an element of the "total force," and they are subject to recall during emergencies.
Academic text (1994) -
In the fall of 2000, however, Congress stepped in and passed the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act.
Academic text (2005) -
Last night, Morsi's spokesman announced the recall of Egypt's ambassador to Tel Aviv.
Blog text (12) -
The committee voted unanimously to issue a formal recall of the ambassador for consultations.
Synonyms
1
4.1
Asking workers who were laid off to return to work
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
An extra vaccine or medicine given later to make the first one work well
How Official
Surface Forms
Etymology
Recall comes from the parts re- 'again' and call 'to call', so a recall can be an order to bring someone back to their original place or job, like when an ambassador is asked to return.