Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

call-back

noun
/ˈkɔːl.bæk/
Definition
A return to a previous state or condition, particularly in a conversation or a response to a previous request.
Examples
  • She left a message for John and is waiting for his call-back.
  • The technician said he would give us a call-back after checking the issue.
  • After the interview, I received a call-back from the company within a week.
Meaning
The act of returning a call after someone has left a message or expressing an intent to respond in the future.
Synonyms
  • return call
  • follow-up call
  • response