Phrasal Verbs With 'Ring'

Ring back phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Return a phonecall
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: I phoned and left a message this morning but she still hasn't RUNG me BACK.

Ring in phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Telephone to inform or confirm something
    (Intransitive | British English)
    » Example: I RANG IN and told them I would be late.

Ring off phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Finish a phone conversation
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: Dave RANG OFF guiltily when he saw his boss coming.

Ring out phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Make a sudden loud sound
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: Two shots RANG OUT and then we heard a scream.

Ring round phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Telephone a number of people, usually to try to get some information
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: I RANG ROUND to see if anyone knew where she'd gone.

Ring up phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: Telephone
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: Helen RANG me UP earlier.
  2. Meaning: Achieve an amount or number
    (Separable [optional] | American English)
    » Example: They RANG UP several victories.
  3. Meaning: Enter figures into a till or cash register
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They RANG UP the bill for the groceries.

Ring with phrasal verb

  1. Meaning: When a place is full of a loud sound
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: The room RANG WITH their laughter.

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