call out

• Verbe à particule utilisé pour désigner le fait d'identifier ou d'exprimer quelque chose à voix haute afin d'attirer l'attention, d'appeler quelqu'un, ou de critiquer publiquement quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

A phrasal verb used to indicate shouting to attract attention, summoning someone, or publicly criticizing or challenging someone or something.

indénombrable · transitif et intransitif · phrasal, séparable

1. Shout or cry loudlyinformal

   To shout or speak loudly in order to attract attention or summon someone.

   Heler, interpeller à haute voix

   • She called out his name from across the street.
   • He called out for help when he got stuck.
   • The teacher called out the students' names for attendance.

   Synonymesbawlbellowcrycry outexclaimhollerroarscreamshoutshout outshriekyell

   Antonymesmumblemurmurwhisper

2. Challenge or criticize publiclyinformal

   To publicly challenge someone's actions, statements, or behavior, often to expose wrongdoing.

   Dénoncer publiquement

   • The journalist called out the politician for lying.
   • She called out her colleague for taking credit for her work.
   • Activists called out the company for its unethical practices.

   Synonymesattackcastigatecensurecondemncriticizedenouncelambasterebukereprimandslam

   Antonymesacclaimapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise

3. Summon for dutyformal

   To order someone to come to work or to perform a specific task, especially in an emergency.

   Appeler sous les drapeaux / mobiliser

   • The fire department was called out to the scene of the accident.
   • The doctor was called out in the middle of the night.
   • The army reserves were called out for training exercises.

   Synonymesactivatecall updeploymustersummon

Verbe de basecall