Ring back Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈbæk
RING-bak
ɹˈɪŋ/ /bˈæk
ring-BAK
Definition
To call someone by phone after they have called you, especially when you couldn't answer or need to respond later.
Usage & Nuances
This is informal and common in British and Australian English; in American English, 'call back' is more standard. Used when you miss a call or can't answer. Typical phrases: 'I'll ring you back,' 'Can you ring me back later?' Not used for returning physical items.
Spanish: devolver la llamadaPortuguese (BR): retornar a ligação - ligar de voltaPortuguese (PT): retornar a chamada - ligar de voltaChinese (Simplified): 回电Chinese (Traditional): 回電Hindi: वापस कॉल करनाArabic: الاتصال مرة أخرىBengali: ফিরে ফোন করা - আবার ফোন করাRussian: перезвонитьJapanese: かけ直すVietnamese: gọi lạiKorean: 다시 전화하다 - 다시 연락하다Turkish: geri aramakUrdu: واپس فون کرناIndonesian: menghubungi kembali - menelepon kembali
Example Sentences
I missed your call. I'll ring back soon.
basic
Please ring back if you have any questions.
basic
Could you ring back later?
basic
Sorry, I'm busy right now. Can I ring back in ten minutes?
natural
If the line's engaged, just ring back later.
natural
He promised he'd ring back once he finished his meeting.
natural