Ring off Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔf
RING-AWF
ɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈɒf
RING-OF
Definition
To end a telephone call by hanging up the receiver or disconnecting.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in British English; in American English, 'hang up' is more common. Typical with landline or older phone contexts. Not used for ending video calls or messages. Common phrases: 'She rang off suddenly.' Rare in casual conversation now.
Spanish: colgar (el teléfono) - terminar una llamadaPortuguese (BR): desligar (o telefone) - desligar após uma ligaçãoPortuguese (PT): desligar (o telefone) - terminar uma chamadaChinese (Simplified): 挂断电话Chinese (Traditional): 掛斷電話Hindi: फोन काटनाArabic: إنهاء المكالمةBengali: ফোন কেটে দেওয়াRussian: положить трубкуJapanese: 電話を切るVietnamese: cúp máyKorean: 전화를 끊다Turkish: telefonu kapatmakUrdu: فون بند کرناIndonesian: menutup telepon
Example Sentences
Please ring off after you finish the call.
basic
He forgot to ring off and left the phone on the table.
basic
When you ring off, the call is finished.
basic
She suddenly rang off in the middle of our conversation.
natural
I'll ring off now and call you back later.
natural
Don't forget to ring off before you leave the house.
natural