What does the phrasal verb “ring in” mean?

What are the definitions of “ring in”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Telephone to inform or confirm something.

  IRANG IN and told them I would be late.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “ring in”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb ring in is to make a phone call to inform or confirm something. For example, it can mean calling someone to let them know you will be late or to share important information.

What are the different verb forms of “ring in”?

Root Verb	ring in
Third Person Singular Present	rings in
Present Participle	ringing in
Simple Past	rang in
Past Participle	rung in

Example

I ring in to let them know I'm running late.

Example

She rings in every morning to check on her elderly mother.

Example

He is ringing in to confirm the meeting time.

Example

Yesterday, they rang in to report the incident.

Example

The news had already been rung in to the authorities.

What kind of phrasal verb is “ring in”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“ring in” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

She rang in to let them know she was safe.

Example

He rang in to confirm the appointment.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“ring in” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

She rang in to let them know she was safe.

Example

He rang in to confirm the appointment.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “ring in”?

Ring in the New Year

Celebrate the beginning of a new year.

Example

We will ring in the New Year with a big party at home.

Ring in a change

To introduce or announce a change.

Example

The new policy rings in a change in the way we handle customer complaints.

Ring in sick

To call your workplace to inform them that you are unwell and unable to work.

Example

I had to ring in sick today because I caught the flu.

Good things to know

Does “ring in” have an informal or formal tone?

Ring in is generally considered informal and is more commonly used in everyday conversations. In more formal settings, it is better to use alternatives such as 'call,' 'inform,' or 'notify.'

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “ring in”?

Synonyms

• call
• phone
• inform
• notify
• contact
• communicate

Antonyms

• ignore
• neglect
• overlook
• disregard
• omit