call back

Idioms  

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]

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Example Sentences

As the days wore on, Xhudo said, dealers who once balked at matching his best offer called back and said they could do better.

From The Wall Street Journal

She calls back to their previous interaction in the beauty shop, couching it as Edward having attacked her.

From Salon

“Most of the time, they don’t call back,” Mike said.

From New York Times

Mr Duncan said since reporting the issue he had received little contact from the council and was still waiting for a call back two weeks later.

From BBC

For more than a week, DeWine did not call back with such requests, saying the situation was under control.

From Washington Post