call by
1 of 1verb/ˈkɔl baɪ/
Forms:calls by,calling by,called by,called by
1
to make a brief stop at a place while on the way to another location
- We decided to call by my friend's house on our way to the airport.
- I'll call by the grocery store to pick up some milk before heading home.
- They called by the museum to see the new exhibit before continuing their journey.
- Let's call by the café for a quick coffee before the meeting.
- She called by her parents' house to drop off their mail during her lunch break.