Definition of ring - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
jewelrycircular band worn on a finger
- She admired the diamond ring on her finger..
2.
phone callUK telephone callUK
- I'll give you a ring later.
3.
soundresonant sound like a bell
- The ring of the church bell was heard.
4.
circlecircular object or formation
- The children sat in a ring on the grass.
5.
cookingUK burner on a stoveUK
- She turned on the gas ring to boil water.
6.
sportcircular arena for sports or performances
- The circus performers entered the ring.
7.
crimegroup of people involved in illegal activities
- The police busted a drug ring.
8.
chemistryTECH. chain of atoms forming a closed loopTECH.
- Benzene has a six-carbon ring structure.
Verb
1.
soundstr./intr. UK make a bell produce soundtr./intr. UK
- She rang the bell to call everyone.
2.
communicationtr./intr. UK make a phone call to someonetr./intr. UK
- I'll ring you later to discuss the plans.
3.
geometrytr. surround or encircle somethingtr.
- The garden was ringed by tall trees.
4.
car thefttr. Rare UK steal and change the identity of carstr. Rare UK
- The gang was caught ringing stolen cars.
Images of ring
circular band worn on a finger
Expressions with ring
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form a circle around something or someone
The children ring around the teacher during story time.
emit a clear, resonant sound
The bells ring out across the valley..
make a phone call to a place
She decided to ring in to the office.
end a phone call by hanging up
She decided to ring off after the long chat.
call someone on the phone
I'll give you a ring tomorrow.
make a bell produce sound
Please ring a bell to start the ceremony.
experience a persistent buzzing sound in the ears
After the concert, I had a ring in my ears.
sound made by a bell when struck
The ring of a bell echoed through the hall.
make a bell produce sound
He rang the bell to announce dinner.
not familiar or recognized by someone
That name doesn't ring any bells for me.
to make a phone call to someone
I will give you a ring tomorrow.
call someone on the phone
I'll give you a ring tomorrow.
seem false or insincere when people listen to the words
His promises have a hollow ring after so many broken ones.
sounds pleasant or attractive when spoken
That name has a ring to it that I like!
celebrate the arrival of the new year
We will ring in the new year with fireworks.
call several people to organize something
She decided to ring round to arrange the party.
enter a payment into a cash register
The cashier will ring up your purchase at the counter.
announce participation or candidacy in a contest or competition
She decided to throw her hat in the ring for the mayoral election.
goal or opportunity worth striving for
He reached for the brass ring of becoming a CEO at a young age..
seem false or insincere to the listener
His apology rang hollow to everyone present.
stay in someone's mind as a remembered sound or words
Her warning still rings in my ear.
cause someone to be very happy or excited
The surprise party really rang her bell.
announce intention to compete or participate in a contest
She decided to toss her hat in the ring for mayor.
announce intention to enter a contest or seek a position
Several young leaders decided to toss their hat into the ring.
Origin of ring
Old English, hring (circular object)
Terms with ring included in their meaning
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signals
devices that ring to signal or alert
jewelry
ring worn on the finger
music
musical instruments that ring when struck
drawing
draw a ring around something to mark it
vehicle wheel
rubber ring around a car wheel that grips the road
jewelry
ring made of gold
basketball
circular metal ring with a net for scoring
mechanical device
small device pressed to ring a bell
sport event
competitive event where boxers fight in a ring
religious art
ring of light around a holy figure's head
sports
ring used in basketball to score points
metal ring
metal strip or ring made of iron
light ringing
ring lightly and repeatedly
safety equipment
buoyant ring or vest to keep afloat
connection
single ring in a metal chain
medical
finger between the index and ring fingers
sports show
scripted ring fighting performed for an audience as theatre
can opening
small metal ring to open cans
construction
ring or strip of rubber placed between parts to stop leaks
jewelry
ring or bracelet made of silver
marriage
ring worn to signify marriage
fashion accessory
rigid ring worn on wrist or ankle, often without clasp
appearance
marked by having a red ring drawn around it for emphasis
machine part
rubber ring used in various machines
Examples of ring in a sentence
The ring was an heirloom passed down through generations. I missed your ring this morning. She was waiting for a ring from her friend. The ring of the alarm startled everyone awake. I heard the ring of laughter from the next room. A ring of stones marked the old fire pit.
The smoke formed a perfect ring above the chimney. Put the frying pan on the front ring. One ring stopped heating during dinner. The boxer stepped into the ring confidently. Fans cheered as the wrestlers circled the ring. Authorities uncovered a smuggling ring last year. The ring was involved in money laundering activities. The ring structure is crucial in many organic compounds. Chemists study the stability of different atomic rings. The church bells ring every Sunday morning. I heard the phone ring in the other room. She promised to ring her friend after work. I need to ring the office to confirm my appointment. A fence ringed the entire property. The mountains ring the small village. They were experts at ringing luxury vehicles. Authorities cracked down on those ringing cars.
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- French:bague, sonner, ...
- German:Ring, läuten, ...
- Italian:anello, far suonare, ...
- Spanish:sortija, tocar, ...
- Portuguese:anel, tocar, ...
- Chinese:戒指, 敲响, ...
- Japanese:指輪, 鳴らす, ...
- Arabic:خَاتِم, دَقَّ, ...
- Hebrew:טַבַּעַת, לְצַלְצֵל, ...
- Russian:кольцо, звонить, ...
- Ukrainian:перстень, дзвонити, ...
- Hindi:अंगूठी, बजाना, ...
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