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to call back
[phrase form: call]
01
to remember something or someone from the past
Transitive: to call back memories
Examples
His voice instantly called back memories of our time together.
The mention of her name called back forgotten experiences.
02
to contact someone when the first attempt to communicate was missed or was unsuccessful
Dialect
Intransitive
Transitive: to call back sb/sth
Examples
I'll call the client back as soon as I finish this meeting.
I called the hotline back three times, but no one answered.
03
to return to a location one visited earlier
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to call back sb
Examples
The crew was called back to the set for a reshoot.
The security guard called us back when we forgot our bags at the entrance.
04
to ask for something one lent or gave, to be returned
Transitive: to call back something lent
Examples
The neighbor called back the lawnmower after finishing the yard work.
The manager called back the issued laptop for software updates.
