ring in
phrasal verb
rang in; rung in; ringing in; rings in
1
: to celebrate the beginning of (something, such as a new year)
How did you ring in the new millennium?
We're going to New York to ring in the New Year.
2
chiefly British
: to make a telephone call to a place (such as the place where one works)
She was feeling too ill to go to the office yesterday so she rang in sick.
3
: to make a telephone call to a radio or television program
Thousands of people rang in to make a donation.
Examples of ring in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Nobody rings in a birthday like Cardi B rings in a birthday.
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Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Seven postal employees are accused of participating in a mail theft ring in Rhode Island, including one worker who federal prosecutors said stole more than $1.3 million in checks in one day.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 16 May 2024
Value-wise, these sheets are a steal—even a king-sized set rings in under $100.
—Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
There were two eye rings in it and wires that led to two stakes on the beach [about 50 yards away].
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 May 2024
But one local startup is helping Chicago-area communities ring in the holiday — and other days as well — with something a little extra.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
The following year, the three sisters got together again — this time, with Jamie and their brother Ben — to ring in Tony’s 80th birthday party at the MGM Grand on June 25, 2005.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
However, both months rang in around or above normal for high and low temperatures.
—Savanna Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Fortunately, Amazon just launched a bunch of new jumpsuits, and shoppers are gravitating towards cute styles that all ring in at under $35.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Seven postal employees are accused of participating in a mail theft ring in Rhode Island, including one worker who federal prosecutors said stole more than $1.3 million in checks in one day.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 16 May 2024
Value-wise, these sheets are a steal—even a king-sized set rings in under $100.
—Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
There were two eye rings in it and wires that led to two stakes on the beach [about 50 yards away].
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 May 2024
But one local startup is helping Chicago-area communities ring in the holiday — and other days as well — with something a little extra.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2024
The following year, the three sisters got together again — this time, with Jamie and their brother Ben — to ring in Tony’s 80th birthday party at the MGM Grand on June 25, 2005.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 5 May 2024
However, both months rang in around or above normal for high and low temperatures.
—Savanna Smith, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Fortunately, Amazon just launched a bunch of new jumpsuits, and shoppers are gravitating towards cute styles that all ring in at under $35.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Ring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20in. Accessed 22 May. 2024.
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