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Hear from

/ˈhɪər frɒm/

B1

Intermediate

1. To get news or a message from someone.

  • I haven't heard from John since he moved to Canada.
  • She was happy to finally hear from her sister who had been traveling abroad.

2. To receive a response from someone, typically after a request, application, or query.

  • I'll let you know when I hear from the hiring manager.
  • Have you heard from the bank about your loan application yet?

3. To be contacted by someone, often unexpectedly or after a long time.

  • It was a surprise to hear from my college roommate after so many years.
  • Out of the blue, I heard from an old friend I hadn't seen in ages.

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