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to ring in
[phrase form: ring]
01
to celebrate a special occasion, often a new year, by some form of special activity
Examples
We 'll ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display.
They plan to ring in their anniversary with a romantic dinner.
02
to make a phone call to your workplace, typically to report an absence and explain the reason
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Examples
She had to ring in to let her boss know she could n't come in due to illness.
He 'll ring in later to explain the delay in his arrival at the office.
