call for action vs call to action

Both 'call for action' and 'call to action' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Call for action' is used to request or demand action, while 'call to action' is used in marketing to prompt a specific response from the audience.

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call for action

This phrase is correct and commonly used to request or demand action.

This phrase is used when asking for a specific action to be taken in response to a situation or problem.

Examples:

The environmental group issued a call for action to protect the endangered species.
The community leaders made a call for action to address the rising crime rates.
The teacher's speech was a powerful call for action to improve education funding.
The government's announcement served as a call for action to combat climate change.
The charity's campaign was a call for action to raise awareness about homelessness.

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The report is a call for action to open up to free movement and establishment across Europe, based on fair, balanced and transparent commercial relations and on sustainable consumption.
In its communication entitled A stronger European-based pharmaceutical industry for the benefit of the patient - a call for action COM(2003) 383 final. of 1 July 2003, the Commission tackled the question of medicine prices in several chapters.
Our call for action on this issue also extends to the Slovenian Presidency.
Call for Action: greater legal certainty for public services
If mum or I call for action, you must do this...
- You know what a call for action is?
Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee on the Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - A Stronger European-based Pharmaceutical Industry for the Benefit of the Patient - A Call for Action
When mum or I call for action... ...find the stone and wriggle through.
The times call for action, sir.
- The times call for action, sir.
The events in Russia call for action.
First of all, this is a call for action.
MEPs call for action over Sovereign Wealth Funds
If you call for action against the government, the people would act.
Does the Commission agree that such practices call for action by Member State Governments under Article 19 of Directive 73/239/EEC JO L 228 du 16.8.1973, p.
Improvements in air safety will also call for action in respect of the assessment of aircraft from third countries.
MEPs to call for action to halve road accident deaths
It is an opportunity for us not only to give a profile to this subject but also to call for action.
In sectors such as automotives, telecom and banking there is a clear call for action on the Chinese side to get fully in line with its commitments.
I support the call for action from both the Commission and the Member States.

Alternatives:

appeal for action
demand action
request action

call to action

This phrase is correct and commonly used in marketing to prompt a specific response from the audience.

This phrase is used in marketing to encourage the audience to take a specific action, such as clicking a link, making a purchase, or signing up for a newsletter.