invoke

verb

UK /ɪnˈvəʊk/

US /ɪnˈvoʊk/

To call on someone or something for help.

The team invoked the help of a coach to win the game.

SYNONYMS

call on summon appeal to request cite

RELATED WORDS

invocation prayer call reference petition

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To make a law or rule active and use it.

The mayor invoked a special rule to fix the road quickly.

3. To bring a picture or memory into your mind.

The old song invoked happy memories of summer.

4. To ask a spirit or god to appear or help.

In the story, the wizard invoked a spirit of the forest.

5. To start a computer program or command.

She invoked the program by clicking the icon.