rɪˈkɔ:l v. & n. --v.tr. 1
summon to
return from a
place or from a
different occupation, inattention, a digression, etc. 2
recollect,
remember. 3
bring back to
memory;
serve as a
reminder of. 4
revoke or
annul (an
action or decision). 5
cancel or
suspend the appointment of (an
official sent overseas etc.). 6
revive,
resuscitate. 7
take back (a gift). --n.
also 1 the
act or an
instance of recalling,
esp. a
summons to
come back. 2 the act of remembering. 3 the
ability to remember. 4 the
possibility of recalling, esp. in the
sense of revoking (beyond recall). 5 US
removal of an elected official from
office. øørecallable adj.