Meaning of the word "return a phone call" in English

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return a phone call

US /rɪˈtɜːrn ə foʊn kɔːl/
UK /rɪˈtɜːn ə fəʊn kɔːl/
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Phrase

to call someone back after they have called you

Example:
I need to return a phone call from my lawyer.
She promised to return his phone call as soon as she finished the meeting.