ring in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make a phone call to (this place).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
John has just rung in sick. He won't be back till Monday, he says.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To celebrate by ringing of bells or as if by ringing of the bells.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ring in” mean?
To make a phone call to (this place).
Is “ring in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.