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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary

called upon

Hello there!

Does the phrase "All valves should be operable when called upon." sound right?

Thanks
Amado
  

Top answer

" sound right? No. You don't 'call on' a valve.

— Clive

  • " sound right?
  • No.
  • You don't 'call on' a valve.
  • How about this?
  • All valves should operate when required.
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Hi,
Does the phrase "All valves should be operable when called upon." sound right?

No. You don't 'call on' a valve. How about this?

All valves should operate when required.
All valves should work when needed.

Best wishes, Clive

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