Phrase guide

ring back

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To return a phone call.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • John called. He asked for you to ring him back as soon as you arrived.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To make another phone call to the same person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I had to ring you back because I forgot to ask you something important.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: rappeler — Return a call
  • Ukrainian: передзво́нювати (peredzvónjuvaty) — Return a call
  • Ukrainian: передзвони́ти (peredzvonýty) — Return a call
  • French: rappeler — Make another call to the same person