recall

/rɪˈkɔl/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Antonyms
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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