call back
The phrase 'call back' has versatile meanings, ranging from telecommunication and customer service to programming and general recall.
Definition
B1Telecommunication
(common)To return a phone call to someone who has previously contacted you.
Example
- I missed his call earlier, so I need to call back.
B2Customer Service
(business)To contact a customer or client again after an initial interaction to provide additional information or resolve an issue.
Example
- The sales representative promised to call back with more details about the product.
C1Programming
(technical)A function that is passed as an argument to another function and is executed by that function at a later time.
Example
- The callback function is executed after the data is loaded.
B2General
(common)To summon someone to return, often for a follow-up or additional action.
Example
- The director decided to call back the actor for a second audition.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "call back":
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