Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
call-to-account
Phrase
/kɔːl tə əˈkaʊnt/

Definition
A demand for an explanation or accountability from someone.

Examples
- After the incident, the manager issued a call-to-account for the team’s performance.
- The organization held a meeting as a call-to-account for its members’ actions.

Meaning
The act of requiring someone to justify their actions or decisions.

Synonyms
- Accountability request
- Demand for explanation
- Explanation request