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ringe — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • call verb To contact someone by phone, or to cry out or shout to get attention.
  • chime noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
  • dial noun A round, marked surface with a needle or pointer used to display a measurement, such as on a clock or gauge.
  • phone noun A device used to talk to someone over a distance, especially a mobile device that also runs apps.
  • ring noun A small circular band, often worn on a finger as jewelry.
  • telephone verb To call someone or pass on information using a phone.

Senses

ringe is used for these senses in English:

  • call (ambitransitive) To contact by telephone.
  • dial (transitive) To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone, regardless of whether a physical dial is present.
  • phone (ambitransitive) To call (someone) using a telephone.
  • telephone (ambitransitive) To (attempt to) contact someone using a telephone.

call — full definition

  1. verb To contact someone by phone, or to cry out or shout to get attention.
  2. verb To give someone or something a name; to refer to something in a particular way.
  3. verb To pay a brief visit, or to stop at a place, especially a ship stopping at a port.
  4. verb To predict or officially declare an outcome.
  5. noun An act of speaking to someone on the phone.

chime — full definition

  1. noun A bell-like instrument, or set of them, that rings out a musical note.
  2. verb To make a ringing sound, like a bell.
  3. verb To agree or fit together (often "chime in" for joining a conversation).

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