ring

US /rɪŋ/
UK /rɪŋ/
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1.

a small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or other commitment.

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She wore a beautiful diamond ring on her left hand.
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He proposed to her with a stunning engagement ring.
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2.

a circular or spiral mark or object.

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The tree had many growth rings.
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The children formed a ring around the teacher.
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3.

the sound made by a bell or a similar resonant object.

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The church bells began to ring.
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I heard the ring of the telephone.
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1.

to make a clear, resonant sound, as of a bell.

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The alarm clock began to ring loudly.
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The phone won't stop ringing.
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chimepealtollclang
2.

to call (someone) by telephone.

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I'll ring you later to confirm.
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Did you ring him about the meeting?
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callphonedial
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