call for

call for someone or something 

1. to need, require, or demand something or the services of someone. The recipe calls for two cups of flour. This job calls for someone with experience.

2. to arrive to collect or pick up a person or a thing. (Used especially when you are to pick someone up and are acting as an escort.) I will call for you about eight this evening. The messenger will call for your reply in the morning.

3. to shout for or request someone or something. I called for Ted, but he didn't hear me. I stood on the porch and called for the dog.

See also: call

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call for something

1. to demand something Officials called for an investigation.

2. to require something The recipe calls for 12 pounds of tomatoes, onions, sausage, and some herbs. I didn't know if that kind of comment was what was called for.

3. to calculate in advance The weather forecast for Friday calls for wind and rain. Economic forecasts called for a 4.4% increase in the growth rate.

See also: call