call in

/ˈkɔl ˌɪn/
adjective
  1. Relating to a program or event that allows people to participate by telephone.
    • The station has a popular call-in format for its evening talk show.
    • The call-in feature lets viewers vote on the winner of the competition.
    • They organized a call-in forum for residents to ask questions about the new park.
noun
  1. A radio or television program in which members of the public phone in to participate or share opinions.
    • The radio host took questions from listeners during the call-in segment.
    • He listens to the morning call-in show on his way to work.
    • She called the station to join the call-in discussion about local politics.
  2. An instance of phoning a workplace, especially to report an absence or to participate in a meeting remotely.
    • He made a call-in to his boss to say he was feeling sick.
    • The team had a call-in meeting because several members were working from home.
    • Please submit a call-in request if you cannot attend the training session in person.
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