English Explanatory Dictionary

give someone a ring

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Become engaged.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see give, ring.
verb
  1. To place a telephone call to someone.

Pronunciation

en-au-give someone a ring.ogg

Word forms

give someone a ring gives someone a ring giving someone a ring gave someone a ring given someone a ring give someone a bell give someone a buzz give someone a call give someone a jingle give someone a tinkle

Etymology

From the sound of older telephones receiving a call not yet answered.

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