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to ping
01
to produce a brief, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
Examples
The submarine 's sonar system pinged as it detected nearby objects.
02
to make something produce a sharp, metallic sound
Transitive: to ping sth
Examples
He pinged the metal pipe lightly to check for any cracks.
03
to send a signal to a computer and wait for a reply as a way to test the connection
Transitive: to ping a computer or online system
Examples
You can ping a website to check if it is reachable and measure the round-trip time ( RTT ) for data packets to travel to and from the server.
04
to send a brief electronic message or alert to someone
Transitive: to ping sb
Examples
She pinged her manager to confirm the meeting time.
05
to make a sharp, metallic sound as a result of an engine misfiring, typically from fuel igniting too soon
Intransitive
Examples
The car started to ping as he accelerated up the hill.
Ping
01
a short, high-pitched ringing or resonant noise, like that of sonar or metal being struck
Examples
The bullet hit the metal plate with a loud ping.
02
a river in western Thailand that feeds into the Chao Phraya
Examples
The Ping flows through Chiang Mai before joining the Chao Phraya.
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