call\ to\ account

call\ to\ account
v. phr.
1. To ask (someone) to explain why he did something wrong (as breaking a rule).

The principal called Jim to account after Jim left school early without permission.

2. To scold (as for wrong conduct); reprimand.

The father called his son to account for disobeying him.


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