Meaning & use
call out
To publicly identify and criticize someone for behavior considered wrong, unacceptable, or hypocritical.
See it in a sentence
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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