call back (A2)
verb phrase
Pronunciation: /kɔːl bæk/
Definition
To return a phone call to someone, or to ask someone to return your phone call.
Examples
She promised to call back as soon as she had the information.
Please leave your number, and I'll have him call you back.
I missed his call, so I'll call him back tomorrow morning.
How to Use call back
- call back someone (phrasal verb)
- To return a phone call to a specific person. — "I'll call back John as soon as I finish this meeting."
- call back for something (prepositional phrase)
- To return to a place to get something that you left or forgot. — "I forgot my keys, so I had to call back for them."
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