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to ping
01
to produce a brief, high-pitched sound
Intransitive
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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 sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
02
a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya
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