ring in
phrasal verb
rang in; rung in; ringing in; rings in
1
: to celebrate the beginning of (something, such as a new year)
How did you ring in the new millennium?
We're going to New York to ring in the New Year.
2
chiefly British
: to make a telephone call to a place (such as the place where one works)
She was feeling too ill to go to the office yesterday so she rang in sick.
3
: to make a telephone call to a radio or television program
Thousands of people rang in to make a donation.
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Featuring an array of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings in 18 karat yellow gold and black titanium with diamonds, the collection is feels personal to Pharrell.
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The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
After the chaos, residents of the island ring in the new year with dancing and barbecues known as braais.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 28 May 2024
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The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
After the chaos, residents of the island ring in the new year with dancing and barbecues known as braais.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 28 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for ring in
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“Ring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20in. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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