noun

1. The action or fact of calling someone or something back.

2. Memory; the ability to remember.

3. (information retrieval) the fraction of (all) relevant material that is returned by a search

verb

1. To withdraw, retract (one's words etc.); to revoke (an order).

2. To call back, bring back or summon (someone) to a specific place, station etc.

   “He was recalled to service after his retirement.”

3. To bring back (someone) to or from a particular mental or physical state, activity etc.

Synonyms: withcall