Ring in
verb
To start or introduce something such as a new year or new season with a special celebration or event.
They rang in the New Year with a grand party.
Often appears as...
- ring in the new year
- ring in the season
verb
To make a phone call to a place, especially a place where you work.
I'll be working from home today, but I'll ring in to join the meeting.
Often appears as...
- ring in to work
- ring in to a meeting
verb
To introduce or present someone or something as a replacement or substitute.
When the starting pitcher got injured, they had to ring in a new player.
Often appears as...
- ring in a substitute
- ring in a replacement
Usage tips
Neutral
verb
To start or introduce something such as a new year or new season with a special celebration or event.
They rang in the New Year with a grand party.
Often appears as...
- ring in the new year
- ring in the season
verb
To make a phone call to a place, especially a place where you work.
I'll be working from home today, but I'll ring in to join the meeting.
Often appears as...
- ring in to work
- ring in to a meeting
verb
To introduce or present someone or something as a replacement or substitute.
When the starting pitcher got injured, they had to ring in a new player.
Often appears as...
- ring in a substitute
- ring in a replacement
Usage tips
Neutral
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Celebratory Origins
Traditionally, 'ring in' is related to bell ringing to announce celebrations.
The whole town rang in the festival with church bells.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
'Ring in' can be used metaphorically to signify the start of any event, not just with actual bells.
Let's ring in the launch with a big announcement.
Pro Tip 3/3New Beginnings
It's often used to indicate the enthusiastic onset of a significant period.
The community rang in the summer with a barbecue.
Pro Tip 1/3Celebratory Origins
Traditionally, 'ring in' is related to bell ringing to announce celebrations.
The whole town rang in the festival with church bells.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
'Ring in' can be used metaphorically to signify the start of any event, not just with actual bells.
Let's ring in the launch with a big announcement.
Pro Tip 3/3New Beginnings
It's often used to indicate the enthusiastic onset of a significant period.
The community rang in the summer with a barbecue.
Pro Tip 1/3Celebratory Origins
Traditionally, 'ring in' is related to bell ringing to announce celebrations.
The whole town rang in the festival with church bells.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
'Ring in' can be used metaphorically to signify the start of any event, not just with actual bells.
Let's ring in the launch with a big announcement.
Pro Tip 3/3New Beginnings
It's often used to indicate the enthusiastic onset of a significant period.
The community rang in the summer with a barbecue.
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