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give someone a ring en · VERB · etymology 1

Pronunciation

Meanings

  1. Become engaged.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see give, ring.

Forms

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gave someone a ring Tense=Past lexicographic
giving someone a ring Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
given someone a ring Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
gives someone a ring Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic

give someone a ring en · VERB · etymology 2

Pronunciation

Etymology

From the sound of older telephones receiving a call not yet answered.

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) To place a telephone call to someone.

Forms

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given someone a ring Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
gave someone a ring Tense=Past lexicographic
give someone a bell alternative lexicographic
giving someone a ring Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
give someone a buzz alternative lexicographic
give someone a jingle alternative lexicographic
gives someone a ring Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
give someone a tinkle alternative lexicographic
give someone a call alternative lexicographic

Translations (3)

es dar un telefonazo (Translations) · pl zadzwonić do (Translations) · pl dzwonić do (Translations)