[return] a call
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to respond to a missed or unanswered phone call by calling the person back
- I missed your call earlier, but I'll return your call as soon as I can.
- After the meeting, he made it a priority to return his client's call promptly.
- If you receive a voicemail, it's polite to return the call to acknowledge the message.
- She was in a meeting and couldn't answer the phone, but she'll return the call afterward.
- It's common professional etiquette to return calls within a reasonable time frame.