call back

verb

1. 1

   recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

   I can't remember saying any such thing

   I can't think what her last name was

2. 2

   summon to return

   The ambassador was recalled to his country

   The company called back many of the workers it had laid off during the recession

3. 3

   return or repeat a telephone call

   I am busy right now--can you call back in an hour?

   She left a message but the contractor never called back

4. 4

   cause to be returned

   recall the defective auto tires

   The manufacturer tried to call back the spoilt yoghurt