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Noun
A ring-shaped or circular object
“For answer, she saw her son reach into his jeans pocket, bring out his ring of keys to house and car and toss them over his shoulder.”
Noun
A group of people engaged in a shared enterprise, especially one involving illegal or unscrupulous activity
“Clever editing had Bertie Ahern involved in a ring supplying worn Westlife underwear to fans in the east.”
Noun
An act of ringing a bell, or the resonant sound caused by this
“The ring resounded throughout the dead city like it had the first three times.”
Noun
A small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority
“Her eyes kept on getting diverted to the diamond ring on her finger and she couldn't help but smile.”
Noun
An enclosed space, surrounded by seating for spectators, in which a sport, performance, or show takes place
“What do think I'm running here - a three ring circus?”
Noun
A group of people or things arranged in a circle
“Roustabouts shouting from the crow's nest float like Ascension angels on a ring of lights.”
Noun
A telephone call
“No matter if you're here or China, just give me a ring and we can talk.”
Noun
Verb
To form a circle around
“The day was filled with Sun, and even the little camp, ringed by stone as it was, grew warm.”
Verb
Make a clear resonant or vibrating sound
“Maggie is cooking in her kitchen when the doorbell rings.”
Verb
Call by telephone
“I gave him the number to ring back, and nothing happened; eventually, pushing my luck, I rang him back.”
Verb
“Are you going to stand there all day or are you actually going to ring the door bell?”
Verb
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