Phrasal Verb - Ringing Up
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.Definition
To make a telephone call, typically to arrange a meeting or to order goods or services. This phrasal verb can also be used in the context of signaling an alarm or alerting someone to a situation.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'll ring you up next week to discuss the project. |
| 2 | Can you ring up the plumber to fix the leak? |
| 3 | The fire alarm was accidentally triggered, ringing up the whole building. |
| 4 | The police were alerted and quickly rang up their squad cars. |
| 5 | The chef rang up the customers to inform them of their orders being ready. |
| 6 | The school called to ring up the parents about their child's behavior. |
| 7 | The shop assistant asked me to ring up the items at the checkout. |
| 8 | The store manager rang up the employees for a meeting. |
| 9 | The bell rang up the dogs, alerting them to the intruder. |
| 10 | The buzzer rang up the security guard, signaling an intrusion. |