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

Most have been on paid administrative leave since last year, including Persian Service reporters who were called back to work after Israel attacked Iran last June.

From BBC

“Now there are seven of us,” Charlie called back with the score, “and none in the privy.”

From Literature

‘Give me time,’ Hord called back with a curl of his lip.

From Literature

I try to call back, but she doesn’t answer.

From Literature

After the men hung up, Grillo called back to question why that phone call needed to happen.

From Los Angeles Times