English · Phrasal verb Attested

call in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To communicate with a base etc, by telephone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên lạc với căn cứ bằng điện thoại

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I was too unwell to work yesterday so I called in sick.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To report; communicate (a message) by telephone or similar.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Báo cáo hoặc truyền đạt thông điệp qua điện thoại

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To pay a short visit.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thăm viếng ngắn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “call in” mean?

To communicate with a base etc, by telephone.

Is “call in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.