call back

• Jemanden zurückrufen, der zuvor angerufen hat, oder jemanden bitten, an einen Ort oder in eine Situation zurückzukehren.

To return a phone call to someone who previously called you, or to ask someone to return to a place or situation.

1. Return a phone callA2informal

   To telephone someone who previously called you, or to return a call.

   Zurückrufen

   • I missed his call, so I will call him back later.
   • She asked me to call back after lunch.
   • Please call back when you have more information.

2. Recall or summon againB1formal

   To ask someone to return to a place, often for a second interview or meeting.

   Zurückrufen

   • The company called him back for a second interview.
   • The director called the actor back for a screen test.
   • They called back the candidate to discuss the job offer.

3. Retrieve or take backB2formal

   To request the return of a product, often due to a defect or safety issue.

   Rückruf

   • The manufacturer called back all defective toys.
   • The car company called back thousands of vehicles for repairs.
   • They called back the batch of medicine due to contamination.