ring in

phrasal verb

rang in; rung in; ringing in; rings in

: 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.

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.

: 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 Westminster Abbey is ringing in Prince William's 42nd birthday — literally! —

Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 There's arguably no better way to ring in the summer season than with ice cream—particularly, with a brand new frosty flavor at Wendy’s. —

Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2024 Have a Party Bring your favorite people together to ring in the summer season. 10. —

Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 14 June 2024 Succession icon Brian Cox did the same last March to ring in the new season of Succession. —

Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for ring in

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