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.