recall
/rɪˈkɔl/
verb
- To remember something from the past.
- She recalled the fun times they had at the beach.
- I can't recall where I left my keys.
- He recalled the exact words his teacher said.
- To officially ask for the return of a product because it is defective or dangerous.
- The FDA ordered the recall of contaminated food products.
- The toy was recalled because small parts could be a choking hazard.
- The company had to recall thousands of cars due to a brake problem.
- To call someone back to a place, especially from a job or duty.
- The ambassador was recalled to the capital for an emergency meeting.
- The manager recalled the employee from his vacation to handle the issue.
- The retired soldier was recalled to active duty during the crisis.
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noun
- The ability to remember something.
- Memory games can improve your recall.
- Her recall of historical dates is amazing.
- The witness had perfect recall of the accident.
- An official request for the return of a product that is defective or dangerous.
- The car manufacturer issued a recall for faulty airbags.
- Customers were notified about the food recall by email.
- The recall affected over a million smartphones.
- The act of removing someone from a position of power by voting.
- Citizens organized a recall of the mayor.
- The recall vote failed to get enough signatures.
- The governor faced a recall election after the scandal.