call down (Meaning)

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call down (v)

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

censure severely or angrily

The manager **called down** the team for their outstanding performance on the project, praising their dedication and hard work. (Formal, positive)
The firefighters were **called down** from the mountain after successfully rescuing the stranded hikers. (Formal, neutral)
The festival organizers **called down** the main event due to unforeseen weather conditions. (Formal, neutral)
The teacher **called down** the names of students who had completed their homework assignments correctly. (Formal, neutral)
The family **called down** their older sibling to join them for dinner. (Informal, neutral)
The chef **called down** for the next order from the waiting customers. (Informal, neutral)
I **called down** to my friend from the balcony to see if they were ready to leave. (Informal, neutral)
We **called down** the curtain on the final act of the play to thunderous applause. (Figurative, positive)
The organization **called down** for volunteers to help with the upcoming community event. (Formal, positive)
As the sun began to set, we **called down** the day and prepared for our journey home. (Figurative, neutral)

summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic, censure severely or angrily

scold, lecture, rail (at or against), criticize, reprimand, dress down, blame, chew out, rag, rate

approve, sanction, sanction, endorse, indorse, indorse, endorse,approve, extol, praise

The manager **called down** the team for their outstanding performance on the project, praising their dedication and hard work. (Formal, positive)

The firefighters were **called down** from the mountain after successfully rescuing the stranded hikers. (Formal, neutral)

The festival organizers **called down** the main event due to unforeseen weather conditions. (Formal, neutral)

The teacher **called down** the names of students who had completed their homework assignments correctly. (Formal, neutral)