sing

A2 · Elementary Science

v. the way birds make musical sounds to communicate.

v. of birds: to produce characteristic melodic calls or vocalisations.

日本語:鳴く※

“I woke up early because the birds were singing outside my window.”

“Ornithologists noted that the males began to sing more frequently as the breeding season approached to establish their territory.”

C1 · Advanced Law Slang · Informal

v. to tell the police or authorities secrets about a crime.

v. to confess or act as an informer, especially under interrogation or in exchange for a lighter sentence.

“The thief decided to sing to the police to avoid going to prison.”

“The detective was confident that the younger suspect would sing once he realised his partners had already fled the country.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary

v. to describe or praise someone in a poem or a story.

v. to relate in verse or celebrate in poetry; often used to describe epic storytelling.

“The ancient poets used to sing of great heroes and their battles.”

“The bard began to sing of the fallen king's bravery, ensuring his legacy would endure through the generations.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Music Informal

n. a time when people get together to sing songs.

n. the act or an instance of singing, often in a communal or informal setting.

“We all had a loud sing around the campfire last night.”

“The community centre hosts a weekly sing for local residents to help combat loneliness through music.”