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