call down
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call down(
kal
daun
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to call)
a. llamar para que baje
Alice called her children down for an important conversation as a family in the kitchen.Alice llamó a sus niños para que bajaran a la cocina para una conversación importante como familia.
a. regañar
My manager called me down in front of everyone for my mistake.Mi supervisor me regañó delante todo el mundo por mi error.
3. (literary) (to invoke)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The priest called down a blessing on his parishioners.El sacerdote pidió una bendición para sus parroquianos.
The prophet called down curses on the sinners.El profeta maldijo a los pecadores.
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