call back
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- 1 call back、return a call
It means to call someone back, either to return their call or to resume a conversation later.
call back、return a call
You call someone back after they have called you or after an earlier conversation has ended.
Learning notes
Explanation
โทร means “to phone,” and กลับ adds the idea of “back.” The expression covers returning a missed call and calling someone back after ending a conversation temporarily. You can use โทรกลับ on its own when the person is clear from context. To name the person, use โทรกลับหา followed by their name or a pronoun. It is common in both everyday and business conversations. Add ครับ or ค่ะ as appropriate for politeness.
Usage
Use it when returning a missed call, promising to call back because you cannot talk now, or leaving a message asking someone to return your call.
Caution
โทรกลับ does not specify when the call will happen; add a time expression if needed. It refers to a phone call, not a written reply. For replying to a message, use ตอบกลับ.