Meaning of the word "call back" in English

What does "call back" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

call back

US /kɔːl bæk/

UK /kɔːl bæk/

to return a phone call

Example:

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I'll call you back in 10 minutes.

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Did you call back the customer?

Synonym:

return a call ring back

to withdraw or retract something previously said or done

Example:

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He had to call back his harsh words.

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The company had to call back the defective products.

Synonym:

retract withdraw recall revoke cancel