CALL BACK; CALL somebody BACK
Can you guess the meaning of the verb ‘CALL BACK? Read the sentence:
‘ I left lots of messages for Sue, but she never called me back.’
Yes! You’re right! The meaning of ‘CALL BACK’ is to telephone somebody who telephoned you earlier.
Similar verbs can be used with this meaning, especially in British English: RING/ PHONE BACK
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