recall

Definition

  • verb: to remember (something) from the past
  • verb: to call back
  • synonyms: cancel, revoke, withdraw

Examples

  • The government 'recalled' the soldiers to active duty. = The soldiers were 'recalled' to active duty.

  • He has 'total recall'. [=the ability to remember all the details of things exactly as they happened]

  • Her youth was (gone) 'beyond recall'. [=her youth was gone and could not be brought back]

Movie quotes

  • (..) not only do they promote you above me, but they make you a branch manager. And in all that time not once do I ever recall you even saying what? "Thank you." Where's the fucking gratitude in that, man? Scratch that shit! (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond