Meaning & use
ping
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To send a brief signal to check whether a computer or network connection is active; more casually, to contact someone quickly, often by message.
See it in a sentence
The technician pinged the server to see if it was still online.
Ping me when you land and I'll come pick you up.
A note on using this word
Originally a networking term for testing a connection, "ping" is now common informal shorthand for sending someone a quick message or reminder.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A short, high-pitched sound, such as a bell or metal being struck.
The elevator let out a soft ping as the doors opened.
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