Word
pinging
Phoneticsping·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɪŋɪŋ/
UK/pˈɪŋɪŋ/
Definition
v. to send someone a quick short message to get their attention or check if they are there.
v. to send a brief electronic signal or message to check presence, responsiveness, or availability. Common in workplace communication and network testing.
Examples
“She is pinging me about the meeting time.”
“The IT team is pinging the server to check why the website is down.”
“The journalist kept pinging sources throughout the night as the election results came in.”
Examples
simple
“She is pinging me about the meeting time.”
contextual
“The IT team is pinging the server to check why the website is down.”
complex
“The journalist kept pinging sources throughout the night as the election results came in.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “pinging” in context.
Verb
01. ping back
“I'm busy now, but I'll ping you back in ten minutes.”
verb + particle
02. ping client
“Ping the client to check if they received the proposal.”
verb + noun
03. ping colleague
“Ping your colleague on Teams if the file doesn't open.”
verb + noun
04. ping for update
“Ping IT for an update if your laptop still won't start.”
verb + prep + noun
05. ping manager
“Ping your manager to confirm your day off next week.”
verb + noun
06. ping on slack
“Ping me on Slack when the report is ready to review.”
verb + prep + noun
07. ping team
“Ping the team in the group chat when you finish the task.”
verb + noun
Adjective
08. just ping
“Just ping me if you need help with the homework.”
adv + verb
09. just ping me back
“Just ping me back when you see this message.”
10. ping me for an update
“Ping me for an update tomorrow if you don't hear from them.”
11. ping me when you're free
“Ping me when you're free to discuss the project briefly.”
12. ping the team on slack
“Ping the team on Slack if the meeting link isn't working.”
Usage
Transitive; typically takes a person, device, or server as direct object.
Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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