What does "to call in" mean?
Different dictionaries give different meaning: 1) to make a telephone call; 2) to come to smb. for a short time. So if I say, for example: "He called in yesterday" - what exactly will it mean for a native?
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What is the best way to say "to come for a short time"?
Examples:
Let's ... to me, I'll take an ambrella.
... to your boss, he has something to tell you.
I'll be home a bit later, I want to ... to the store after work.
Thanks)

Question

What does "to call in" mean?
Different dictionaries give different meaning: 1) to make a telephone call;  2) to come to smb. for a short time.   So if I say, for example: "He called in yesterday" - what exactly will it mean for a native?
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What is the best way to say "to come for a short time"? 
Examples: 
Let's ... to me, I'll take an ambrella.
... to your boss, he has something to tell you.
I'll be home a bit later, I want to ... to the store after work. 
Thanks)

Answer

call in = 1. to come to somebody for a short time; 2. make a quick phone call

1.He called in at the doctor.
He called in at his friend's place.

2. He called in to let everyone know he was fine.
He called in to tell us we won the world cup.

Answer

Call in

http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/phrasal-verbs/call+in.html

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