Idiom
call for somethingcall for (something)
1.
to demand something.
Officials called for an investigation.
2.
to require something.
The recipe calls for 12 pounds of tomatoes, onions, sausage, and some herbs.I didn't know if that kind of comment was what was called for.
3.
to calculate in advance.
The weather forecast for Friday calls for wind and rain.Economic forecasts called for a 4.4% increase in the growth rate.