verb
Meaning 1
Become engaged.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
give someone a ring
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Pronunciation
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verb
Meaning 2
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see give, ring.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To place a telephone call to someone.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From the sound of older telephones receiving a call not yet answered.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Polish: dzwonić do — Translations
- Polish: zadzwonić do — Translations
- Spanish: dar un telefonazo — Translations