called up

phrasal verb
UK /kɔːld ʌp/
US /kɔːld ʌp/

Someone called you on the phone.

My grandma called up to say happy birthday.

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OTHER MEANINGS

2. Asked someone to come and help or join in.

The coach called up a new player from the junior team.

3. Brought something back to mind.

The old song called up happy memories.

4. Summoned someone to do a duty.

The army called up more soldiers during the war.