Collocation
leave a message
Definition
to record or write information for someone to receive later when they are unavailable
'leave a message' is a common English collocation. to record or write information for someone to receive later when they are unavailable
leave + a message
“She wasn't available, so I left a message.”
Examples
- If he's not in the office, _____ a message with the receptionist.
- I called twice, but no one answered, so I _____ a message.
- Please _____ a message after the beep.
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- She always _____ a message when she can't reach me directly.
- Could you _____ a message for the manager and ask her to call me back?
- He _____ a message on my voicemail explaining the delay.
- If I don't pick up, just _____ a message and I'll get back to you tonight.
- By the time I checked my phone, three people had _____ a message.
- The customer tried to reach support, then _____ a message detailing the issue.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with