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Meaning in simple English
US /rɪŋ/
ring means: A small circle of metal worn on a finger or through an ear, nose, or another body part.
noun
JEWELLERYA1
A small circle of metal worn on a finger or through an ear, nose, or another body part.
- She wears a gold ring.
- He bought two wedding rings.
- Where did you get that diamond ring?
CIRCLEB1
A circle formed by people, things, or a line.
- The children stood in a ring.
- The cup left a wet ring on the table.
- Dark rings had appeared under his eyes.
CIRCULAR PIECEB1
A piece of material or food shaped like a circle with a hole in the middle.
- Fit the rubber ring inside the pipe.
- We ordered a plate of onion rings.
- One curtain ring broke when I pulled the curtain.
BELL SOUNDA2
The clear, high sound made by a bell or telephone.
- The bell has a loud ring.
- She answered the phone on the second ring.
- A sudden ring from the doorbell woke us.
FIGHTING AREAB1
An area surrounded by ropes where boxers or wrestlers fight.
- The boxers entered the ring.
- A referee stood between them in the ring.
- He climbed out of the ring after the fight.
verb
MAKE SOUNDA2
To make a clear, high sound, like a bell or phone, or to cause that sound.
- The phone is ringing.
- Someone rang the doorbell twice.
- The church bells have rung all morning.
PHONE SOMEONEA2
To contact someone by telephone.
- Please ring me tonight.
- I rang the office yesterday.
- Has she rung you back yet?
SURROUNDC1
To form a circle around someone or something.
- Tall trees ring the lake.
- Fans ringed the singer outside the hotel.
- Police had ringed the building before dawn.
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