English Dictionary

call someone's number

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see call, number. / (American football) To be assigned to carry the ball at the start of a play.

I need to call someone's number to confirm the appointment.

意味（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see call, number.

He called her number on his cell phone.

意味（2）

(American football) To be assigned to carry the ball at the start of a play.

So on the first play, I asked the quarterback to call my number on an end sweep.

意味（3）

(by extension, idiomatic) To focus on someone, asking them to prove themself.

I am glad to have that comment, Sir. I think you have about called our number on that.