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

Even better, a handful of the popular new tops ring in at less than $35, and several are already on sale. —Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024

Last week, Wondery officially rang in a first of its kind podcast collection, Wondery Means Business. —Eda Yu, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024

Her sister’s phone rang in my hand, loud and clear, and Obadia flashed that fetching smile. —Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024

This set, made from Grade A Mongolian cashmere, rings in at a fraction of what comparable designer or contemporary brands would cost. —Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024

Magnolia Jackson rang in her 106th birthday at the Walt Disney World Resort Wednesday, surrounded by family, friends, as well as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, according to a Disney Parks news release. —Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024

Starbucks is ringing in spring a few weeks early with the launch of two new lavender drinks. —Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024

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There’s no shortage of great shoe savings at Zappos this weekend, and these markdowns came just in time to ring in the new season. —Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024