call back

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]

Example Sentences

On his third or fourth attempt to call back I picked up the call and put it on speakerphone, and recorded him.

From BBC

When the dispatchers called back, Hind answered and told them her cousin was dead.

From Salon

In the next call, he questions why he has not received a call back.

From BBC

There is a reason you keep getting called back to the ocean, even if you never catch a wave.

From Los Angeles Times

When the Navy finally called back, McKinnon was more annoyed than excited.

From Los Angeles Times