Pronunciation: /biːp/
noun a short, high-pitched sound typically made by an electronic device
A1 The beep of the alarm clock woke me up.
A2 I heard a loud beep coming from the kitchen.
B1 The car made a continuous beep as I backed up.
B2 The beep of the microwave signaled that my food was ready.
C1 A series of beeps could be heard from the control panel.
C2 The constant beeping of the machine was starting to get annoying.
verb to make a short, high-pitched sound
A1 The microwave beeped when the food was ready.
A2 I beeped the horn to get the attention of my friend.
B1 The alarm clock beeped loudly, waking me up from my deep sleep.
B2 The car's engine started to beep, indicating a problem with the oil pressure.
C1 The computer program beeped to signal an error in the code.
C2 The medical device beeped continuously, alerting the nurses to a critical situation.
formal The technician used a beep sound to test the functionality of the equipment.
informal I heard a beep coming from your phone, did you get a message?
slang I'll give you a beep when I'm ready to leave the house.
figurative The constant beeping of the alarm clock symbolized the urgency of waking up.
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