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try back

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try someone back (again)

to try to return someone's telephone call again. She's not in, so I'll try her back later. Jan will try her back.

See also: back, try

try back

v.

1. To call or visit a location again as the continuation of an attempt to make contact with a person or place: The office is now closed, but you can try back during business hours.

2. To call or visit someone again as the continuation of an attempt to make contact: If I'm not around when you call, try me back tomorrow night.

See also: back, try