recalled; recalling; recalls
2
a
: to call back
was recalled to active duty
a pitcher recalled from the minors
b
: to bring back to mind
recalled seeing her somewhere before
c
: to remind one of : resemble
a playwright who recalls the Elizabethan dramatists
1
: a call to return
a recall of workers after a layoff
2
: the right or procedure by which an official may be removed by vote of the people
3
: remembrance of what has been learned or experienced
4
: the act of revoking
5
: a public call by a manufacturer for the return of a product that may be defective or contaminated
Synonyms
Examples of recall in a Sentence
Verb
She wanted to send him a letter but couldn't recall his address.
I don't recall what time they said they would be here.
It is important to recall that not very long ago cell phones did not exist.
From what I recall, I think the library is two blocks down on the left.
“The first time we met,” he recalled, “we got into a big argument.”
As you may recall, we had agreed that decisions would require prior approval.
“What's his address?” “I don't recall.”
The ambassador was recalled from abroad.
The factory is recalling all the cars because of a problem with the brakes.
Officials recalled two tons of contaminated meat today.
Noun
They issued a recall of workers after the layoff.
The factory has issued a recall of all cars with the defective brakes.
She did mental exercises meant to improve her recall.
Recent Examples on the Web
Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2024
Fuller recalls painting those brightly colored walls and made curtains for Carly's, at the corner of Second and Roosevelt streets.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2024
The actor concluded his tribute by recalling his final moments with Chan during reshoots for Deadpool & Wolverine earlier in April.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
In addition to recalling its Autopilot feature, Tesla previously recalled almost every vehicle it's ever sold in the US due to a warning light issue.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 26 Apr. 2024
Kelly Osbourne is recalling a traumatic childhood experience, when her brother, Jack Osbourne, shot her in the leg.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
In separate interviews, the three men recalled when, in a rush, directors failed to entirely seal off a bridge before staging a special-effects explosion, startling a grip who was walking at the end of the bridge.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
As Castilla recalled, the Braves paid his Mexican League club, Saraperos de Saltillo, $25,000 for his rights.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2024
Over 250,000 speakers marketed for children have been recalled due to a fire risk.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2024
Defective machines can send particles, VOCs into airways The recall was triggered by thousands of health complaints from CPAP users.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 29 Apr. 2024
Without more serious intervention, Koopman says, a cycle of investigations and recalls could continue for years.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 26 Apr. 2024
Pushing the recall is Unite Here Local 11, a labor union which represents hospitality workers across southern California.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
On Friday Tesla also announced a recall for its new Cybertruck over concerns regarding the vehicle's accelerator pedal.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 20 Apr. 2024
The Tesla recall came after new data showed Mark Zuckerberg had surpassed Musk, Tesla’s CEO, on Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, dropping Musk from the third to fourth richest person in the world.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The recall includes the pickups that were manufactured from Nov. 13, 2023, to April 2024.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Infinite Herbs is cooperating with the FDA investigation, the CDC reports, and has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2024
Verb
Burns recalled traveling to South Africa with the defense attorney in the case, Michael Berg, who is now a U.S. magistrate judge.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2024
Fuller recalls painting those brightly colored walls and made curtains for Carly's, at the corner of Second and Roosevelt streets.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2024
The actor concluded his tribute by recalling his final moments with Chan during reshoots for Deadpool & Wolverine earlier in April.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
In addition to recalling its Autopilot feature, Tesla previously recalled almost every vehicle it's ever sold in the US due to a warning light issue.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 26 Apr. 2024
Kelly Osbourne is recalling a traumatic childhood experience, when her brother, Jack Osbourne, shot her in the leg.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
In separate interviews, the three men recalled when, in a rush, directors failed to entirely seal off a bridge before staging a special-effects explosion, startling a grip who was walking at the end of the bridge.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
As Castilla recalled, the Braves paid his Mexican League club, Saraperos de Saltillo, $25,000 for his rights.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2024
Over 250,000 speakers marketed for children have been recalled due to a fire risk.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Noun
The recall was attributed to a potential defect in the devices in which foam used in them could degrade and cause inhalation of particles and fumes.
—USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2024
Defective machines can send particles, VOCs into airways The recall was triggered by thousands of health complaints from CPAP users.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 29 Apr. 2024
Without more serious intervention, Koopman says, a cycle of investigations and recalls could continue for years.
—Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 26 Apr. 2024
Pushing the recall is Unite Here Local 11, a labor union which represents hospitality workers across southern California.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 23 Apr. 2024
On Friday Tesla also announced a recall for its new Cybertruck over concerns regarding the vehicle's accelerator pedal.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 20 Apr. 2024
The Tesla recall came after new data showed Mark Zuckerberg had surpassed Musk, Tesla’s CEO, on Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index, dropping Musk from the third to fourth richest person in the world.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The recall includes the pickups that were manufactured from Nov. 13, 2023, to April 2024.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Infinite Herbs is cooperating with the FDA investigation, the CDC reports, and has agreed to initiate a voluntary recall.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2024
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recall
1 of 2 verb
re·call
ri-ˈkȯl 
1
: cancel sense 2a, revoke
recalled the order
2
a
: to call back
soldiers recalled to active duty
recalled cars with brake problems
b
: to bring back to mind : remember
recalled seeing her somewhere before
1
: a command to return
2
: a way in which a public official may be removed from office by vote of the people
3
: remembrance of what has been learned or experienced
4
: the act of canceling (as an order)
5
: a call by a manufacturer for the return of a product that may be defective or contaminated
Medical Definition
Legal Definition
recall
noun
re·call
ri-ˈkȧl, ˈrē-ˌkȯl
1
: a call to return
a recall of workers
2
: the right or procedure by which an official may be removed by vote of the people
a recall petition
3
: the act of revoking
4
: a public call by a manufacturer for the return of a defective or especially unsafe product
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