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US/pɪŋ/
UK/pɪŋ/
to send someone a short message, especially at work; also to make a short high sound
In context
Ping me on Slack if you need anything from me today.
I'll ping the client and ask if Friday works.
My phone keeps pinging with group chat messages.
Words that go with ping
verb + noun
- ping mePing me when the report is ready.
- ping youI'll ping you when I'm outside your building.
adjective + noun
- quick pingJust send me a quick ping when you arrive.
verb + preposition
- ping someone onI'll ping someone on the design team.
noun + noun
- phone pingsMy phone pings every time I get a like.