verb Download 🔗Share To make a high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound. Examples : "My car was pinging until my last oil change." sound technology communication electronics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (submarine navigation) To emit a signal and then listen for its echo in order to detect objects. Examples : "The submarine was pinging to locate any icebergs in the dark, icy waters. " nautical signal sound technology device military ocean vehicle communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To send a packet in order to determine whether a host is present, particularly by use of the ping utility. Examples : "The network technician is pinging the server to check if it's online. " computing internet communication technology electronics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (by extension) To send an email or other message to someone in hopes of eliciting a response. Examples : "I'm pinging my professor to see if she's graded my paper yet. " communication internet technology computing media Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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