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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.
The microwave pings when the food is ready.
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.
She pinged the glass with her finger to test if it was sturdy.
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.
I will ping the server to see if it's responding to requests.
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.
I ’ll ping you later with the details once I have them.
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.
She could hear the engine pinging and knew something was wrong.
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.
The computer emitted a ping when it received a notification.
02
a river in western Thailand that feeds into the Chao Phraya
Examples
The Ping flows through Chiang Mai before joining the Chao Phraya.
Farmers rely on the Ping for irrigation.
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