Pronunciation: /rɪŋ ɪn/
noun A small circular band, typically of precious metal, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage or other significance.
A1 I bought a beautiful ring in the jewelry store.
A2 She found a lost ring in the park.
B1 The ring in the circus was very entertaining.
B2 The engagement ring in the velvet box sparkled in the candlelight.
C1 The championship ring in his collection was from his days as a professional athlete.
C2 The heirloom ring in the family had been passed down for generations.
verb To usher in or celebrate something, typically a new year or event, with festivities or noise.
A1 I will ring in the new year with my family.
A2 The teacher rang in the start of the class with a bell.
B1 We usually ring in the weekend with a movie night.
B2 The company will ring in the changes with a new CEO.
C1 The president plans to ring in a new era of prosperity.
C2 The orchestra will ring in the concert with a powerful overture.
preposition To mark the beginning or start of something, often with a celebration or event.
A1 I will ring in the new year with my family.
A2 We always ring in the holiday season with a big party.
B1 The company plans to ring in the changes with a new marketing campaign.
B2 They decided to ring in the anniversary with a special event.
C1 The president will ring in the new policies with a speech.
C2 The orchestra will ring in the concert with a beautiful overture.
formal The bell will ring in the start of the ceremony.
informal Let's ring in the new year with a big party!
slang We're going to ring in the weekend with some drinks at the bar.
figurative The success of the new product launch will ring in a new era for the company.
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