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call out

To challenge.
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He was very insulting. Finally Jack called him out and shut him up.

Submitted on August 27, 2012

Additional definitions for 'call out':

call outTo specify, especially in detail.
call outTo order into service; to summon into service.
call outTo yell out; to vocalize audibly; announce.
call outTo arrange for a professional to call at your home for some purpose.
call outYell, Scream, Bellow, or utilize P.A. system or any viable means to summon HELP or summon individuals by name, number I.D. rating, rank, or any viable identifier.
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