callback
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/ˈkɔːlbæk/
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/ˈkɔːlbæk/
A return phone call made to someone who has previously called you.
After I missed the call, I made a callback to my friend.
A telephone service that alerts you when the person you tried to reach is off the phone, allowing you to call back.
I used the callback service when I couldn't get through to the customer service line.
A security procedure where a system contacts a user to verify their identity, often used in online services.
For extra security, the bank uses a callback system to confirm transactions.
An invitation to return for a further meeting or discussion, often in a job interview context.
After the first interview, I received a callback for a second round.