Call back

verb

To return a phone call to someone who called you earlier.

I missed her call, so I need to call her back.
Visual representation of "call back" - To return a phone call to someone who called you earlier

Often appears as...

  • call someone back
  • call back later
verb

To ask or request that someone return to a place.

They called him back to the meeting room to finish the discussion.
Visual representation of "call back" - To ask or request that someone return to a place

Often appears as...

  • call back to work
  • call someone back
verb

Being asked to return for a second audition or interview.

She did well in her audition, they might call her back.
Visual representation of "call back" - Being asked to return for a second audition or interview

Often appears as...

  • call back for audition
  • call back for interview
verb

To remember and share an earlier time or experience.

Listening to that song calls back many childhood memories.
Visual representation of "call back" - To remember and share an earlier time or experience

Often appears as...

  • call back memories
  • call back an event
verb

To retract or rescind something.

Due to safety concerns, the company had to call back its products.
Visual representation of "call back" - To retract or rescind something

Often appears as...

  • call back products
  • call back promises

Usage tips

Formal

verb

To return a phone call to someone who called you earlier.

I missed her call, so I need to call her back.
Visual representation of "call back" - To return a phone call to someone who called you earlier

Often appears as...

  • call someone back
  • call back later
verb

To ask or request that someone return to a place.

They called him back to the meeting room to finish the discussion.
Visual representation of "call back" - To ask or request that someone return to a place

Often appears as...

  • call back to work
  • call someone back
verb

Being asked to return for a second audition or interview.

She did well in her audition, they might call her back.
Visual representation of "call back" - Being asked to return for a second audition or interview

Often appears as...

  • call back for audition
  • call back for interview
verb

To remember and share an earlier time or experience.

Listening to that song calls back many childhood memories.
Visual representation of "call back" - To remember and share an earlier time or experience

Often appears as...

  • call back memories
  • call back an event
verb

To retract or rescind something.

Due to safety concerns, the company had to call back its products.
Visual representation of "call back" - To retract or rescind something

Often appears as...

  • call back products
  • call back promises

Usage tips

Formal

Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "call back"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation of Timeliness

Calling back should be done soon after the missed call for politeness.

Illustration for Expectation of Timeliness
Sorry I missed your call, I'll call you back in 10 minutes.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Conversations

'Call back' is often used in informal contexts among friends and family.

Illustration for Casual Conversations
I'm busy right now, can I call you back later?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Professional Courtesy

In a business setting, failing to call back can be seen as unprofessional.

Illustration for Professional Courtesy
I'll call you back after the meeting to discuss the contract.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation of Timeliness

Calling back should be done soon after the missed call for politeness.

Illustration for Expectation of Timeliness
Sorry I missed your call, I'll call you back in 10 minutes.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Conversations

'Call back' is often used in informal contexts among friends and family.

Illustration for Casual Conversations
I'm busy right now, can I call you back later?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Professional Courtesy

In a business setting, failing to call back can be seen as unprofessional.

Illustration for Professional Courtesy
I'll call you back after the meeting to discuss the contract.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Expectation of Timeliness

Calling back should be done soon after the missed call for politeness.

Illustration for Expectation of Timeliness
Sorry I missed your call, I'll call you back in 10 minutes.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Casual Conversations

'Call back' is often used in informal contexts among friends and family.

Illustration for Casual Conversations
I'm busy right now, can I call you back later?
LampPro Tip 3/3

Professional Courtesy

In a business setting, failing to call back can be seen as unprofessional.

Illustration for Professional Courtesy
I'll call you back after the meeting to discuss the contract.
Visual representation of the word "Call back"

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