Ask someone to return; also, ask that something be returned, as in He passed the first audition and was waiting to be called back , or These screws are defective; the manufacturer has called them back . [Late 1500s]

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call someone back . Telephone someone in return, as in May I call you back next week? [Early 1900s]

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