Beeped Meaning in English
word · lemma: beep
ˈbipt
BEEPT
bˈiːpt
BEEPT
Definition
Made a short, high-pitched electronic sound, like from a car horn, microwave, or phone. Often used when machines want to get your attention.
Usage & Nuances
'Beeped' is usually used for machines (phones, microwaves, cars). For car horns, 'beeped the horn' is common. It's informal and easy to understand. Not used for animal sounds or people shouting.
Spanish: pitó - sonó (bocina/timbre electrónico)Portuguese (BR): bipou - apitou (dispositivo eletrônico)Portuguese (PT): bipou - apitou (dispositivo eletrónico)Chinese (Simplified): 发出哔哔声 - 按喇叭Chinese (Traditional): 發出嗶嗶聲 - 按喇叭Hindi: बीप किया - हॉर्न बजाया (इलेक्ट्रॉनिक उपकरण)Arabic: أصدر صوت تنبيه - أطلق البوقBengali: বিপ করেছিল - বিপ্ দিয়েছিলRussian: пикнул - издал сигналJapanese: ビープ音が鳴った - ピッと鳴ったVietnamese: kêu bípKorean: 삑 소리가 났다Turkish: bip sesi çıkardıUrdu: بیپ ہوئیIndonesian: berbunyi bip
Example Sentences
The phone beeped when I got a message.
basic
The microwave beeped when the food was ready.
basic
The car beeped twice when I locked it.
basic
His watch beeped to remind him of the meeting.
natural
I heard my neighbor's car alarm; it beeped loudly all night.
natural
She beeped the horn to get his attention.
natural