Definition of 'call in'
Word forms: plural call-ins
countable noun
A call-in is a programme on radio or television in which people telephone with questions or opinions and their calls are broadcast.
[US] ...a call-in show on Los Angeles radio station KABC.
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call in in British
verb (adverb)
1. (intransitive; often foll by on)
call in if you are in the neighbourhood
noun call-in
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call-in in British
(ˈkɔːlˌɪn), call-in program or call-in shownoun
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call in in British
or into questiona.
to make (something) the subject of disagreement
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call in in American
call
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adjective
of or having to do with a radio or TV program during which members of the audience call in by telephone to comment on subjects under discussion, ask questions of guests, etc.
a call-in show
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