hear from somebody phrasal verb [not in progressive] (
see also hear)
1. to receive news or information from someone:
Do you ever hear from Jack?
Police want to hear from anyone who has any information.
I look forward to hearing from you (=hope to receive news from you).2. to listen to someone giving their opinion in a radio or television discussion programme:
a chance to hear from some of the victims of violent crime [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲