call to arms

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Definition of call to arms in English English dictionary

a summons, invitation, or appeal to undertake a particular course of action; "a political call to arms"

a summons to engage in active hostilities

Related Terms

a call to arms

alarum

Turkish pronunciation

kôl tı ärmz

Synonyms

bid to combat, gauntlet, glove, mobilize, open hostilities, rally, take up arms

Pronunciation

/ˈkôl tə ˈärmz/ /ˈkɔːl tə ˈɑːrmz/