call back

1. 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]

2. call someone back . Telephone someone in return, as in May I call you back next week? [Early 1900s]

Example Sentences

He picked off a pass in the first quarter and another in the second that he returned 45 yards for a touchdown but it was called back on a penalty.

From Los Angeles Times

He was not able to reach them and when the friend called back 10 minutes later, they only managed to say "hello" before the phone line went dead, police said.

From BBC

Jordan caught a touchdown pass from Marty on Thursday night against Bishop Alemany, but it was called back because of a penalty.

From Los Angeles Times

Riley, who broke the Yankees’ postgame huddle with a speech, said he was far prouder of his three interceptions — a fourth being called back due to a penalty — than his two touchdown grabs.

From Los Angeles Times

My mum rang them back to ask what it is that she needs to improve on, and just never got the call back.

From BBC