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When used as a verb meaning to call someone, "ring" is more common in British English than in American English, where "call" is typically preferred. As a noun referring to jewelry, it is a countable noun. You can say "a ring" or "many rings." In sports like boxing or wrestling, "the ring" refers to the specific square area where the match happens, even though the word usually implies a circle.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon; Victoria is in a board meeting while David is stalling in his car.

Victoria

Stop dodging my emails. Ring me the second you're actually in the office.

David

Just circling back on some synergy first. I'll give you a shout soon.

💡

Victoria uses 'ring me' as a transitive verb meaning to call via telephone. David responds with corporate buzzwords ('circling back', 'synergy') and the idiom 'give you a shout' (meaning to contact someone), illustrating his attempt to sound professional while being evasive.

Meanings

noun

A small circular band, typically of precious metal, worn on a finger as an ornament or token.

"She wore a gold wedding ring on her left hand."

noun

A circular object, area, or line of people or things.

"The boxers stepped into the ring for the final round."

verb (transitive)

To cause a bell to sound; to call someone on the telephone.

"Please ring the bell when you arrive at the door."

verb (intransitive)

To make a clear, resonant sound.

"The church bells ring every Sunday morning."

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