issue a call for (something)

issue a call for (something)

To formally or publicly request or ask for something. The mayor issued a call for donations after the town was devastated by flooding. They're going to be filming a show nearby, and they've issued a call for extras. Wanna go? I thought the boat was going to sink! I had to issue a call for help!

See also: call, for, issue

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issue a call for something

to make a public invitation or request for something. The prime minister issued a call for peace. The person who organized the writing contest issued a call for entries.

See also: call, for, issue

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