To confiscate or forfeit (to take possession of something, often by authority).
税関が違法な商品の一部を召し上げた。
The customs officers confiscated some of the illegal goods.
彼は規則違反の道具をすべて召し上げられた。
All of his rule-breaking equipment was confiscated.
To call out or summon someone (to bring someone before a person or body).
主は家来を御前に召し上げた。
The lord summoned his retainer before him.
委員長は候補者を会議室に召し上げた。
The chairperson called the candidate into the meeting room.