ring in
The phrase "ring in" is versatile, used in contexts ranging from celebrations and communication to sports, particularly in Australian and New Zealand English.
Definition
B2Celebration
(common)To celebrate or mark the beginning of a new period, often with the ringing of bells.
Example
- People gathered in the town square to ring in the New Year with fireworks and music.
B1Communication
(informal)To make a telephone call to a specific place or person.
Example
- She decided to ring in to the radio show and share her opinion.
C1Sports
(informal, Australian, New Zealand)To fraudulently substitute a competitor, especially a horse, in a race.
Example
- The jockey was caught trying to ring in a faster horse for the race.
B2Social
(informal, Australian, New Zealand)To include or recruit someone who is not typically part of a group.
Example
- They decided to ring in a few friends to help with the project.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ring in":
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