call back
Idioms-
Ask someone to return; also, ask that something be returned, as in He passed the first audition and was waiting to be called back , or These screws are defective; the manufacturer has called them back . [Late 1500s]
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call someone back . Telephone someone in return, as in May I call you back next week? [Early 1900s]
Example Sentences
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Despite the loss, the Dodgers did get good news on the injury front Friday, with both first baseman Freddie Freeman and outfielder Alex Call back in action after missing Wednesday’s game.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025
They allow members of Congress to “fast-track through security,” California Rep. Sam Farr told Roll Call back in 2005.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2024
“You want a copy of the investigation? Call back on Monday,” she said.
From The Guardian • Apr. 4, 2020
Call back at the time that you committed to do so.
From Inc • Jan. 13, 2012
“I’m not ready to put you in touch with the family yet. But I think you’re honest about your intentions. We will talk again after I think. Call back tomorrow.”
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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