summon (a subordinate); summon (a diplomat)
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
(of a superior) to summon (a subordinate) for an audience or meeting
formalTypically used in formal or official contexts where a person of higher rank requests the presence of a subordinate.
The general manager summoned the heads of all departments for a meeting.
The emperor summoned his ministers to discuss border affairs.
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The principal summoned the student representatives who had won awards.
verb
(of a foreign ministry) to summon (a foreign envoy) to discuss matters
formalA diplomatic term used when a host country's foreign ministry officially requests a meeting with foreign diplomatic representatives, often to express protest or discuss important bilateral issues.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the U.S. ambassador to China to lodge solemn representations regarding trade issues.
Due to the border clash incident, that country's government summoned diplomats from the other nation.