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ring

/ˈrɪŋ/

US UK

noun

plural rings

[count] a piece of jewelry that is worn usually on a finger

He gave her an engagement/diamond ring.

see color picture

a piece of jewelry that is shaped like a circle and worn in a special hole made in the skin

a navel/nose ring - see also earring

something that is shaped like a circle

He blew smoke rings.

the rings of the planet Saturn

Put the napkins in/through the napkin rings.

I can't find my key ring. [=a metal circle to which keys are attached] - see also onion ring, teething ring

something that forms a circle around something else

They built a ring of houses around an open area.

The moon was surrounded by a ring of clouds.

a circular or curved mark or shape

a white ring around the dog's eye

a ring of dirt in the bathtub

I hadn't slept all night and had dark rings [=(more commonly) circles] under my eyes.

an area that is used for shows and contests and is usually surrounded by ropes or a fence

a circus/rodeo ring

a boxing/wrestling ring - see also bullring

a group of people who are involved in some illegal or dishonest activity

Police broke up a ring of car thieves.

a smuggling ring

Brit :the part on the top of a stove where the heat or flame is produced :burner - compare 4ring

rings around

used in phrases like run rings around to say that one person or thing is much better than others

There's an architect in our firm who runs rings around [=does much better work than] the rest of us.

These are talented kids who can dance rings around [=dance much better than] most of their peers.

throw/toss your hat in/into the ring

xem hat

verb

rings; ringed; ringing

[+ obj] to form a circle around (something or someone) :to surround (something or someone)

Police ringed the building.

Little cottages ring the lake.

Brit :to draw a circle around (something)

He ringed [=circled] the words that were misspelled. - compare 3ring

verb

rings; rang /ˈræŋ/; rung /ˈrʌŋ/; ringing

[+ obj] :to cause (an object or device, such as a bell) to make a sound

She rang the little bell.

Ring the doorbell.

When she discovered the fire she immediately rang [=(more commonly) sounded] the alarm.

[no obj] of an object or device :to make a sound especially as a signal of something

The church bells were ringing.

The alarm/doorbell is ringing.

Excuse me, my cell phone is ringing. [=my cell phone is making the sound which signals that someone is calling]

[no obj] :to call someone or something by ringing a bell

You rang, madam? [=you rang a bell to call for me; how can I help you?]

usually + for

She rang for the servants.

He rang for a nurse.

[no obj]

to fill a place or area with sound

Cheers rang through the hall as the winner was announced.

Gunshots rang in the air. - sometimes used figuratively

His words were still ringing in my ears/head. [=I was still thinking about or remembering what he had said]

She entered cautiously, the teacher's warning ringing in her ears.

to be filled with the sound of something

The hall rang with their cheers. - sometimes used figuratively

The whole town rang with news of the victory. [=many people in the town were talking about the victory]

c of the ears :to be filled with a sound that other people cannot hear

His ears were ringing after the concert.

[no obj] :to seem to have a specified quality or character

Her explanation didn't ring true. = Her explanation rang false. [=her explanation didn't seem true; it seemed false]

His apology rang hollow. [=his apology did not sound sincere]

chiefly Brit :to make a telephone call to someone or something :call [+ obj]

I'll ring you (up) tomorrow.

He called me yesterday, and I rang him back today. [no obj]

I rang this morning.

He's not here right now. Can you ring back later? - compare 2ring

have/get your bell rung

xem bell

ring a bell

informal :to be familiar

Yes, that name rings a bell.

The term didn't ring a bell with me.

ring in

[phrasal verb]

ring in (something) also ring (something) in :to celebrate the beginning of (something, such as a new year)

How did you ring in the new millennium?

We're going to New York to ring in the New Year.

chiefly Brit

to make a telephone call to a place (such as the place where you work)

She rang in sick [=(US) called in sick] yesterday. [=she telephoned the place where she works to say that she was sick and would not be coming to work]

to make a telephone call to a radio or television program

Thousands of people rang in [=(US) called in] to make a donation.

ring in at (an amount) :to cost (a certain amount of money)

These hats ring in at 200 dollars.

ring off

[phrasal verb] Brit :to end a telephone call :to hang up

He said he didn't have time to talk and quickly rang off.

ring off the hook

US of a telephone :to ring constantly or frequently

The phone was ringing off the hook all morning. [=many people called during the morning]

ring out

[phrasal verb]

to be heard loudly and clearly

A shot rang out. [=a loud shot was heard]

Cheers rang out as the winner was announced.

ring the changes

Brit :to make changes in order to do something differently, make it more interesting, etc.

The team's manager rang the changes at halftime so that more players would have a chance to play.

ring up

[phrasal verb]

ring (something) up or ring up (something)

to use a special machine (called a cash register) to calculate the cost of (something, such as goods or services)

The cashier rang up our purchases.

to achieve (something)

The company rang up huge profits last quarter.

She rang up another tournament win.

noun

plural rings

[count] the sound that a bell makes

the ring of the doorbell

the act of making a bell ring

He gave the doorbell a ring. [=he rang the doorbell]

[count] the sound that a telephone makes when someone is calling

The telephone's ring is loud. - compare ringtone

one of the sounds in the series of sounds that a telephone makes when someone is calling

She waited until the third ring to answer the phone.

[singular] :a specified quality

Her story had a ring of truth about it. [=her story seemed true]

His name had a familiar ring to it. [=his name was familiar] - compare 1ring

give (someone) a ring

chiefly Brit :to make a telephone call to (someone)

I'll give you a ring [=give you a call] tomorrow.

* Các từ tương tự:
ring binder, ring finger, ring pull, ring road, ring toss, ringer, ring-fence, ringing, ringleader