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.

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Decorative Pumpkins, Set of 2, Paper Mixed Colors IKEA's clever decorative paper pumpkins are a playful way to ring in the season. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2025 The heir to the throne turns 12 on July 22 and will likely ring in the special occasion with his family. Janine Henni, People.com, 22 July 2025 That voice still ringing in her mind with its relentless question. Mona Awad, New Yorker, 20 July 2025 Other players who might make the phone ring in the offices at 20th and Blake include veteran relievers Jake Bird and Tyler Kinley, outfielder Mickey Moniak, and, less likely, veteran second baseman Thairo Estrada. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ring in

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“Ring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20in. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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