Phrasal Verbs

call back

This page is about the phrasal verb call back

Meaning

If you call someone back, you return their telephone call.

Synonym

ring back, phone back

For example

  • call sb back I'll call you back in a few minutes. Someone's at the door.

  • call back She'll call back as soon as she gets any news.

Quick Quiz

If someone's going to call you back, they're going to

a. email you

b. shout at you

c. telephone you
a) email you b) shout at you c) telephone you

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Contributor: Matt Errey