answer the call
verb1
To voluntarily perform a task or set of tasks with which one is confronted, especially when motivated by a sense of responsibility or duty.
- And we need leaders with transformative vision to show us the way. The question is: Who will answer the call?2011 April 11, Kyle Whitaker, “Transform your business and take the lead on sustainability”, in Guardian, UK, retrieved 29 Oct 2020:
- The fathers you knew had served in World War II, and probably thought their sons should answer the call, too.2014 January 5, Richard Pérez-Peña, “I May Be 50, but Don’t Call Me a Boomer”, in New York Times, retrieved 29 Oct 2020:
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- Neil Lennon declared "Celtic comes first" after answering the call following Brendan Rodgers' sudden departure. […] "[T]here is a chasm to fill with Brendan leaving, who has done a remarkable job. But I'm here for the club."2019 February 27, Gavin McCafferty, “Neil Lennon delivers rallying cry to Celtic after taking over as manager”, in Independent, UK, retrieved 29 Oct 2020:
- Related terms
- answer the call of nature, rise to the occasion