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British pronunciation
/bˈiːp/

Definition & Meaning of "beep"

to beep
01

(particularly of a horn or electronic device) to make a short, often high-pitched sound as a signal or alert

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to beep definition and meaning
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The car behind us beeped impatiently as we waited at the green light.
When the microwave finishes heating, it will beep to signal that the food is ready.
02

to call or alert someone using a beeper

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Transitive: to beep sb
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The nurse beeped the doctor to inform him about the emergency.
He beeped his colleague to ask for assistance with the project.
Beep
01

a short high tone produced as a signal or warning

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