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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But the call back didn't come until late on Wednesday night.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
The aide offered to learn more and call back, but the family says it never received another call.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
The two candidates who advance to the general election would be wise to offer Californians a hope for the future that doesn’t call back to our yesterdays.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
However, if I call back the same person a week or so later, my success rate drops sharply.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Henry was halfway to the rig, but he stopped to call back to them.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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