be called on — To be asked or expected to speak or answer, especially in a class or meeting.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To be asked or expected to speak or answer, especially in a class or meeting.
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi kɔːld ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- I was called on to answer the one question I hadn't studied.
- Whenever the Wi-Fi breaks, I'm the one called on to fix it, even though I know nothing about computers.
- During the debate, she was called on to present the closing argument.
be called on
VERB[/bi kɔːld ɑːn/]
To be asked or expected to speak or answer, especially in a class or meeting.
💡 Concept
In class, she was called on to answer the tough math question.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/bi kɔːld ɑːn/
🇬🇧 UK/bi kɔːld ɒn/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
hauled on
walled on
called upon
🔗Collocations
be called on to do something
be called on in class
often called on
suddenly called on
be called on for help
rarely called on
be called on to speak
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“I was called on to answer the one question I hadn't studied.”
😄 Fun example
“Whenever the Wi-Fi breaks, I'm the one called on to fix it, even though I know nothing about computers.”
“During the debate, she was called on to present the closing argument.”
“Volunteers may be called on to help set up the event early in the morning.”
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