Call again Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkɔɫ/ /əˈɡeɪn/, /əˈɡɛn

KAWL uh-GAYN, uh-GEN

UK

kˈɔːl/ /ɐɡˈɛn

KAWL uh-GEN

Definition

To make another phone call to someone, usually because the first call was missed or unanswered.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in both personal and business contexts after a missed, unanswered, or incomplete call. Can also mean to return someone's call. Formal or informal; alternatives include 'try again' or 'call back.'

• Spanish: volver a llamar - llamar de nuevo
• Portuguese (BR): ligar novamente - ligar de novo
• Portuguese (PT): voltar a ligar - ligar de novo
• Chinese (Simplified): 再打电话 - 再次致电
• Chinese (Traditional): 再打電話 - 再次致電
• Hindi: फिर से कॉल करना
• Arabic: اتصال مرة أخرى
• Bengali: আবার ফোন করা - আবার কল করা
• Russian: перезвонить
• Japanese: もう一度電話する - かけ直す
• Vietnamese: gọi lại
• Korean: 다시 전화하다
• Turkish: tekrar aramak
• Urdu: دوبارہ کال کرنا
• Indonesian: menelpon lagi - menelepon kembali

Example Sentences

Please call again if I don't answer.

basic

He will call again later today.

basic

You can call again tomorrow if it's urgent.

basic

Sorry, I'm busy now—can you call again in an hour?

natural

I missed your call, so I'll call again when I'm free.

natural

If nobody picks up, just call again after a few minutes.

natural