Collocation
leave a message
to record or write information for someone to receive later when they are unavailable
Definition
'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
“Please leave a message after the tone.”
Examples
- I tried calling you earlier and left a message on your voicemail.
- If no one answers, leave a message and we will call you back.
- She left a message with the receptionist for the manager.
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- He left a message saying he would be late for the meeting.
- You can leave a message on our website, and support will respond within 24 hours.
- I left a message, but I am not sure it went through because the line cut out.
- Could you leave a message for Dr. Patel and ask her to call me when she is free?
- We left a message twice, yet no one has replied, so we are escalating 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