called back
Returned the call
Called back refers to returning a phone call to someone who tried to reach you earlier, or to being summoned to return somewhere.
I called back as soon as I saw the missed call.
In entertainment, actors who are called back have been asked to return for another round of auditions.
The phrase also applies to products recalled by manufacturers due to defects: The cars were called back over faulty brakes.
- summonCall to appear
- auditionTrial performance for selection
- replyVerbal or written answer
- retrieveGet something back
- second chanceRenewed opportunity after failure
try again · recover · interview · hiring manager · reinstate · revoked · rehire · follow-up · beckon · retracted · return · job offer · contact · reengage · response · on hold · confirmation · notification
called backsent away
Caused to depart
dismissed · turned away · let go · released · excused
called backreleased
Set free from confinement
launched · shipped · rolled out · distributed
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