ring in

phrasal verb

rang in; rung in; ringing in; rings in

: to celebrate the beginning of (something, such as a new year)

How did you ring in the new millennium?

We're going to New York to ring in the New Year.

chiefly British : to make a telephone call to a place (such as the place where one works)

She was feeling too ill to go to the office yesterday so she rang in sick.

: to make a telephone call to a radio or television program

Thousands of people rang in to make a donation.

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Shortly after the New Year rang in, tragedy struck. —

Kc Baker, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 This year's vintage trend will ring in a new era of thoughtfulness with a touch of history. —

Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024 Many of the best beauty gifts to shop this year — from lip balm stocking stuffers to luxurious makeup brush sets — ring in well under $100 and deliver equal amounts of merriment and joy. —

Claire Sullivan, WWD, 29 Nov. 2024 And for extra coziness, the brand's organic cotton sheets (in sweet, easy-to-work-with neutral colors) are 10% off, ringing in at $161 compared to the usual $179 price tag. —

Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ring in