call down
Britishverb
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Invoke, as from heaven; for example, He called down the wrath of God . [Early 1800s]
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call someone down . Scold or reprimand, as in The conductor called her down for playing out of tune . [Mid-1800s] For a synonym, see dress down , def. 1.
Example Sentences
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There were extensive gardens, a 9-hole putting green and a unique intercom system that allowed residents to dial two digits to call down for maids, sitters and caterers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2023
Among Griffis’ many memorable revelations about the Land of the Rising Sun is a proverb about the perils of revenge: “If you call down a curse on anyone, look out for two graves.”
From Washington Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
They have also refused to call down their protest until the government addressed their concerns.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2023
But I’m less certain on when it becomes our individual duty to call down that hand ourselves.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 10, 2022
Mr. have to call down to tell them to shut up the racket What you building?
From "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker
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