1) call down:
a) To find fault with; reprimand: The teacher called me down for disobedience.
b) To invoke, as from heaven.
2)call for
a. To appear, as on someone else's premises, in order to get: My chauffeur will call for you at seven.
b. To be an appropriate occasion for: This news calls for champagne.
c. To require; demand: work that calls for patience.
3)call in
a. To take out of circulation: calling in silver dollars.
b. To summon for assistance or consultation: call in a specialist.
c. To communicate with another by telephone: Has the boss called in today?
4)call up
a. To summon to active military service: called up reserve troops for active duty.
b. To cause one to remember; bring to mind: stories that call up old times.
5)call upon
a. To order; require: I call upon you to tell the truth.
b. To make a demand or a series of demands on: Social institutions are now being called upon to provide assistance to the homeless.
6) call a spade a spade
To speak directly, precisely, and forthrightly.
7)call in/into question
To raise doubts about.
8)call it a day
To stop what one has been doing, for the remainder of the day or at least for the present.
9)call it a night
To stop what one has been doing, for the remainder of the night.
10) call names
To speak to or about another in offensive terms.
11) call of nature
A need to urinate or defecate. Often used with answer: He left the room to answer the call of nature.
12) call (someone's) bluff
To challenge another with a display of strength or confidence.
13) call the shots/tune
To exercise authority; be in charge.
14) on call
1. Available when summoned for service or use: physicians who were on call for 48 hours.
2. Subject to payment on demand.
15) within call
Close enough to come if summoned: The nurse is within call if you need him.