call on for assistance
phraseUK /kɔːl ɒn fɔːr əˈsɪstəns/
US /kɔːl ɑːn fɔːr əˈsɪstəns/
To ask someone to help you.
When her bike tire went flat, she called on her neighbor for assistance.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To officially ask a person or group to provide support.
The mayor called on the state for assistance after the storm.
3. To rely on someone or something for help.
Small businesses often call on local banks for assistance.
4. To request help in an emergency.
The hikers called on rescue teams for assistance.