Give a ring Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹɪŋ
GIV-uh-RING
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈɪŋ
giv-uh-RING
Definition
To call someone on the phone; to telephone someone.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mostly used in British and Commonwealth English. In American English, 'give a call' is more common. Always refers to making a phone call, not actually giving a physical ring (jewelry). Commonly used as 'I'll give you a ring.'
Spanish: llamar - hacer una llamada (por teléfono)Portuguese (BR): ligar - telefonarPortuguese (PT): ligar - telefonarChinese (Simplified): 打电话Chinese (Traditional): 打電話Hindi: फोन करनाArabic: اتصال هاتفيBengali: ফোন করা - কল করাRussian: позвонитьJapanese: 電話をかけるVietnamese: gọi điện - gọi điện thoạiKorean: 전화하다Turkish: telefon etmekUrdu: فون کرناIndonesian: menelepon
Example Sentences
I'll give you a ring tonight.
basic
Can you give me a ring when you arrive?
basic
She forgot to give her mom a ring last weekend.
basic
Just give me a ring if you need help with your homework.
natural
I'll give you a ring sometime next week to check in.
natural
Don't worry, I'll give you a ring as soon as I hear anything.
natural