Definition of "call-up" [call-up]

• The act or an instance of summoning reserve military personnel to active service. (noun)

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• ""It's pretty sweet, and it just gives you the taste for more," said Desharnais, who didn't become a full-time NHLer until he was 24 and a fresh call-up from the American Hockey League this time last year."
• "After 4 1/2 seasons in the minors, Taylor termed his call-up "a feeling of semi-relief but more vindication for all the sacrifice it takes to do this," specifically mentioning the sacrifices his parents and sister made for him."
• "Zuccarello, a rookie from Norway, tallied 13 points in his first 19 games after his December call-up but hadn't scored a goal since March 6."