recall

/ɹɪˈkɔːl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: recalls · recalling · recalled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To withdraw, retract (one's words etc.); to revoke (an order).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rút lại, thu hồi (lời nói, v.v.) hoặc hủy bỏ (một lệnh)

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To call back, bring back, or summon (someone) to a specific place, station, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gọi lại, mang lại hoặc triệu tập (ai đó) đến một nơi, trạm, v.v. cụ thể

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Verb

Examples

He was recalled to service after his retirement.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The action or fact of calling someone or something back. — Request of the return of a faulty product.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động hoặc sự kiện gọi lại ai đó hoặc một thứ gì đó

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Noun

Examples

recall campaign

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

The action or fact of calling someone or something back. — The right or procedure by which a public official may be removed from office before the end of their term of office, by a vote of the people to be taken on the filing of a petition signed by a required number or percentage of qualified voters.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động hoặc sự kiện gọi lại ai đó hoặc một thứ gì đó - Quyền hoặc thủ tục theo đó một quan chức công cộng có thể bị loại bỏ khỏi văn phòng trước khi kết thúc nhiệm kỳ của họ

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NounRegister: US

Examples

recall petition

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “recall” mean?

To withdraw, retract (one's words etc.); to revoke (an order).

Is “recall” formal or informal?

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