buzz
Third Person
buzzes
Present Participle
buzzing
Past Tense
buzzed
Past Participle
buzzed
1
to signal someone, typically by using an intercom, to gain attention or request entry
transitive
- She buzzed the front desk for assistance with her room key.
- Instead of knocking, they decided to buzz their friend's apartment using the intercom.
- If you arrive early, please buzz my office, and I'll let you in.
- He buzzed the secretary to schedule a meeting with the manager.
- The delivery person buzzed the apartment to notify the resident about the package.
2
to make a low and continuous humming or vibrating sound, like the sound of a bee or a motor
- The bees buzzed around the blooming flowers in the garden.
- The refrigerator began to buzz as it started cooling.
- The drone buzzed overhead, capturing aerial footage of the landscape.
- The lawnmower is buzzing as the gardener trims the grass.
- While we were studying, the fluorescent lights in the classroom buzzed softly.
3
(of an aircraft) to fly quickly and closely above something, like another aircraft or the ground
transitive
- The fighter jet buzzed the airfield at an incredible speed during the training exercise.
- The helicopter buzzed the treetops, giving the passengers a thrilling view of the forest below.
- The fighter planes buzzed the training grounds in a display of speed and agility.
- As the sun set, the plane buzzed the coastline, offering a stunning view of the ocean.
- The military aircraft buzzed the base before returning to its hangar.
4
to be lively and full of energy
- The city center buzzes with activity during the holiday season.
- The café was buzzing with chatter as friends gathered to catch up over coffee.
- After the concert, the streets buzzed with excitement as fans shared their favorite moments.
- The school buzzed with anticipation on the day of the big game.
- The festival buzzed with laughter, music, and colorful decorations all around.