English / phrasal verb

call back

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To return a phone call, or to invite a job applicant for a second interview or audition.; to phone someone again or return a telephone call

In context

The hiring manager promised to call back by Friday regarding the status of my application.

After an impressive first interview, she was thrilled to be called back for the final round.

Synonyms

Phone back,return call,invite back

Antonyms

Ignore,dismiss,reject

Collocations

Call back later,call back for an interview,expect a call back