ring
//rɪŋ//
Noun
A small circular band, typically made of metal, worn on a finger as jewelry or as a symbol of marriage or engagement.
She wore a beautiful gold ring on her finger.
A circular band, loop, or rim of any material.
The children sat in a ring around the teacher.
An enclosed area where sports, performances, or competitions take place, especially a boxing or wrestling arena.
The boxer stepped into the ring.
A group of people working together, especially for illegal purposes.
The police arrested members of a drug ring.
Noun
A clear resonant sound, such as that made by a bell or when metal is struck.
The ring of the church bell could be heard across the town.
A telephone call.
I'll give you a ring tomorrow.
Verb
To make a clear resonant or vibrating sound, like a bell.
The church bells ring every Sunday morning.
To call someone on the telephone.
I'll ring you tomorrow morning.
Verb
To surround or encircle something.
The police ringed the building to prevent anyone from escaping.
To draw a circle around something to highlight it.
Please ring the correct answer on the test.