Ring

/rɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small circular band, often worn on the finger as a decoration or symbol.

She wore a gold ring on her left hand.

A circular object or shape, typically made of metal, used in various contexts such as jewelry, games, or as a part of machinery.

The boxer stepped into the ring for the championship match.

A sound or noise, typically a continuous tone or vibration.

I heard the ring of the phone in the other room.

A group of people with a shared purpose, often with negative connotations, such as a criminal or conspiratorial group.

The police busted the drug ring operating in the city.

verb

To make a sound like a bell or phone.

The phone rang several times before I picked it up.

To encircle or form a ring around something.

The crowd began to ring the building, waiting for the concert to start.

To call or summon someone by making a ringing sound, often by telephone.

I’ll ring you later to confirm the meeting time.

From Old English 'hring', related to German 'Ring', Latin 'dactylus' (finger).

ring in the new year

To celebrate the arrival of the new year.

ring true

To sound authentic or convincing.

ring a bell

To sound familiar or remind one of something.

to ring someone up

To call someone on the phone.

circle

A round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed center.

bell

A hollow instrument that makes a ringing sound when struck.

band

A thin strip of material, often circular, used for binding or holding things together.

A phone call.

I'll give you a ring later.

To contact someone.

Make sure to ring me if you need anything.