hearing from
Getting word from
Hearing from someone means receiving communication from them—a call, message, letter, or any contact.
I haven't heard from my brother in months.
The phrase often carries expectation: you hear from a doctor about test results, from a company about a job application.
Looking forward to hearing from you is a standard letter closing.
To not hear from someone suggests silence where contact was anticipated.
- replyVerbal or written answer
- getting backReturning to origin
- voicemailRecorded caller messages
- reconnectionRestoring a broken link
- old friendLong-established companion
long time · lost touch · radio silence · message · sound · acknowledgment · contact · listening · conversation · update · follow-up · check-in · confirmation · outreach · correspondence · notification · reaction · speech