callback

== English == === Alternative forms === call-back === Etymology === Deverbal from call back. === Pronunciation === === Noun === callback (plural callbacks) The return of a situation to a previous position or state; a reference to such a position or state. Synonym: hark-back (telephony) A return telephone or radio call; especially one made automatically to authenticate a logon to a computer network. A product recall because of a defect or safety concern. (programming) A function pointer passed as an argument to another function. (theater) A follow-up audition in casting. (business) A follow-up interview in employment recruiting. (comedy) A joke which references an earlier joke in the same routine. A form of audience participation in which the audience shout lines in response to the dialog of a film. ==== Synonyms ==== (joke): running gag ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== call back ==== Translations ====