English dictionary
ping
nounPronunciation
pɪŋ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
verb
- send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
verb
- contact, usually in order to remind of something
verb
- hit with a pinging noise
verb
- make a short high-pitched sound
verb
- sound like a car engine that is firing too early
Example sentences
ping your machine in the office
I'll ping my accountant — April 15 is nearing
The bugs pinged the lamp shade
the bullet pinged when they struck the car
the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline
The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded