call-up

noun
UK /ˈkɔːl ʌp/
US /ˈkɔːl ʌp/

A call-up is when someone is asked to come and join a team or a group.

The young player got a call-up to the national team.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. An order for someone to join the armed forces.

He received his call-up papers during the war.

3. A request for someone to return to work or duty.

The doctor was on call-up for the night shift.

4. The act of calling people together for a meeting or event.

The call-up of volunteers happened early in the morning.