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7 English Phrasal Verbs With 'RING'

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We have definitions for 7 phrasal verbs with 'RING'

7 phrasal verbs with 'RING'

Ring back

  1. Return a phonecall
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: I phoned and left a message this morning but she still hasn't RUNG me BACK.

Ring in

  1. Telephone to inform or confirm something
    (Intransitive | British English)
    » Example: I RANG IN and told them I would be late.

Ring off

  1. Finish a phone conversation
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: Dave RANG OFF guiltily when he saw his boss coming.

Ring out

  1. Make a sudden loud sound
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: Two shots RANG OUT and then we heard a scream.

Ring round

  1. Telephone a number of people, usually to try to get some information
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: I RANG ROUND to see if anyone knew where she'd gone.

Ring up

  1. Telephone
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: Helen RANG me UP earlier.
  2. Achieve an amount or number
    (Separable [optional] | American English)
    » Example: They RANG UP several victories.
  3. Enter figures into a till or cash register
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They RANG UP the bill for the groceries.

Ring with

  1. When a place is full of a loud sound
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The room RANG WITH their laughter.

Take our Exercise on 'RING'

Quiz for Verb: 'To RING'

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