bleep

[blēp]

bleep Definition

  • 1a short, high-pitched sound made by electronic equipment
  • 2a word that is substituted for a profanity or obscenity

Using bleep: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bleep" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The microwave emits a bleep when the food is ready.

  • Example

    The curse words were replaced with bleeps in the TV show.

  • Example

    The sensor produces a bleep when it detects movement.

bleep Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bleep

Phrases with bleep

  • a physical fitness test that measures an individual's aerobic capacity and endurance

    Example

    The coach had us do a bleep test to assess our fitness levels.

  • to replace a word or phrase with a bleep sound, typically used to censor profanity or obscenity

    Example

    The TV network had to bleep out the swear words during the live broadcast.

  • to register one's arrival by swiping an identification card or entering a code into an electronic system

    Example

    Employees have to bleep in and out of the office using their ID cards.

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Summary: bleep in Brief

The term 'bleep' [blēp] refers to a short, high-pitched sound made by electronic equipment, such as a microwave or sensor. It can also refer to a word that is substituted for a profanity or obscenity, as in TV censorship. The phrase 'bleep test' denotes a physical fitness test, while 'bleep out' and 'bleep in' are actions related to censoring and registering attendance, respectively.

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