ring out
Present Participle
ringing out
Past Tense
rang out
Past Participle
rung out
1
to produce a loud and clear sound that can be heard distinctly
- The church bells rang out, announcing the start of the wedding.
- The alarm clock rang out, jolting him awake.
- The sound of the bugle rang out across the battlefield.
- Cheers and applause rang out as the team scored the winning goal.
- Thunder and lightning rang out during the storm, creating a dramatic spectacle.
2
to signal the departure or conclusion of something by ringing a bell
- The church bells rang out, marking the end of the wedding ceremony.
- As the ship departed, the harbor bells rang out, bidding farewell to the travelers.
- The school bell rang out, signaling the end of the school day.
- In traditional ceremonies, bells often ring out to announce the beginning or end of an event.
- At midnight, the New Year was welcomed as fireworks lit up the sky and bells rang out across the city.