call
back
Third Person
calls back
Present Participle
calling back
Past Tense
called back
Past Participle
called back
1
to remember something or someone from the past
transitive
- His voice instantly called back memories of our time together.
- The mention of her name called back forgotten experiences.
- The reunion called back friends from different phases of my life.
- The old movie calls back a sense of nostalgia.
- The smell of the ocean called back memories of family vacations.
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2
to contact someone when the first attempt to communicate was missed or was unsuccessful
- I'll call the client back as soon as I finish this meeting.
- I called the hotline back three times, but no one answered.
- She needs to call her friend back about the weekend plans.
- We're still waiting for the technician to call us back.
- It's essential to call back promptly after a missed call.
3
to return to a location one visited earlier
transitive
- The crew was called back to the set for a reshoot.
- The security guard called us back when we forgot our bags at the entrance.
- He was called back to the office for an urgent meeting.
- The team was called back for a final rehearsal before the performance.
- They were called back by the organizers to clarify some details.
4
to ask for something one lent or gave, to be returned
transitive
- The neighbor called back the lawnmower after finishing the yard work.
- The manager called back the issued laptop for software updates.
- The landlord called back the keys from the previous tenants.
- The library called the overdue books back from the members.
- They decided to call back the borrowed car after the weekend.
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