ALL meanings of call back
call back
C c - verb with object call back to forecast correctly: He has called the outcome of the last three elections. 1
- verb with object call back Sports. to pronounce a judgment on (a shot, pitch, batter, etc.): The umpire called the pitch a strike. to put an end to (a contest) because of inclement weather, poor field conditions, etc.: A sudden downpour forced the umpire to call the game. 1
- verb with object call back Pool. to name (the ball) one intends to drive into a particular pocket. 1
- verb with object call back (in a computer program) to transfer control of to a procedure or subroutine. 1
- verb with object call back Cards. to demand (a card). to demand the display of a hand by (a player). Poker. to equal (a bet) or equal the bet made by (the preceding bettor) in a round. Bridge. to signal one's partner for a lead of (a certain card or suit). 1
- verb without object call back to speak loudly, as to attract attention; shout; cry: She called to the children. 1
- verb without object call back to make a short visit; stop at a place on some errand or business: She called at the store for the package. 1
- verb without object call back to telephone or try to telephone a person: He promised to call at noon. 1
- verb without object call back Cards. to demand a card. to demand a showing of hands. Poker. to equal a bet. Bridge. to bid or pass. 1
- verb without object call back (of a bird or animal) to utter its characteristic cry. 1
- idioms call back call in sick. sick1 (def 15). 1
- idioms call back call to order. order (def 48). 1
- idioms call back on call, payable or subject to return without advance notice. readily available for summoning upon short notice. 1
- idioms call back take a call, to acknowledge the applause of the audience after a performance by appearing for a bow or a curtain call. 1
- idioms call back within call, within distance or range of being spoken to or summoned: Please stay within call. 1
- noun call back Request for a second interview or audition, following a successful initial interview. 0
- verb call back To request someone's return. 0
- verb call back To telephone someone again at a more convenient time. 0
- verb call back To return to a shop or residence one has previously visited. 0