This is the 1909th most frequent Russian word.
призвали
"Призвали" means "called upon" or "summoned."
In this context, 'призвали' means 'called upon' or 'appealed to,' describing the act of urging someone to take a specific action.
Они призвали народ к спокойствию.
They called upon the people to remain calm.
Here, 'призвали' is used to mean 'urged,' indicating a request or recommendation made towards the government.
Правительство призвали улучшить инфраструктуру.
The government was urged to improve the infrastructure.
In this sentence, 'призвали' means 'called to help,' showing a direct summoning or request for assistance.