called upon

language: en

definitions

  1. to have been visited by someone formally or politely
    en: to have been visited by someone formally or politely
  2. to have been asked to do something
    en: to have been asked to do something

examples

  1. We were called upon by the ambassador last week.

    We were called upon by the ambassador last week.

  2. He was called upon to lead the team.

    He was called upon to lead the team.