Meaning & use

call out

phrase·Everyday

To publicly identify and criticize someone for behavior considered wrong, unacceptable, or hypocritical.

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Fans called out the brand for using misleading claims in its advertising.

She wasn't afraid to call out a colleague who took credit for someone else's work.

A note on using this word

As a noun, callout (usually written as one word) refers to a highlighted note in a document or a request for a technician to visit.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A visit made by a professional, such as a repair technician, in response to a request for help.

The plumber charged extra for an emergency callout on a Sunday night.

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