ring back
The phrase "ring back" is commonly used in telecommunications to describe the action of returning a phone call or a feature that assists with busy lines.
Definition
A2General
(common)To return a phone call to someone who has previously called.
Example
- I'll ring back after the meeting.
- She promised to ring back later in the day.
B2Telecommunications
(technical)A feature that alerts a caller when a busy line becomes available and automatically connects the call.
Example
- The ring back feature is useful when trying to reach a busy customer service line.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ring back":
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