Ping

/pɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sharp, high-pitched sound or tone.

The ping of a sonar system echoed through the submarine.

A signal sent over a network to check the presence or latency of a device.

The network technician received a ping from the remote machine.

verb

To send a signal to a computer system or network device, typically to check its status or to determine the time it takes to receive a response.

I pinged the server to see if it was still online.

To give a short, sharp sound, like a ping.

The kettle made a ping when the water reached boiling point.

Onomatopoeic, representing the sound made by a pinging signal.

ping back

To respond to a message or signal.

ping someone

To contact or message someone, often in a casual manner.

ping in

To check in with someone or something.

pinger

A device or tool that sends ping signals.

ping pong

A game played by two or four people who hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a table.

To send a quick message or notification.

I just pinged him to see if he wants to join us.

To check if someone is available or awake.

I’ll ping her to see if she’s up for lunch.