ding

A noun referring to a ringing sound or a small dent or impression in a surface caused by a blow.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее звенящий звук или небольшую вмятину на поверхности, вызванную ударом.esSustantivo que designa un sonido metálico agudo y breve, parecido al de un timbre o campanilla, o una pequeña abolladura o marca en una superficie causada por un golpe.frNom désignant un son bref et clair, comme un tintement, ou une petite bosse ou marque sur une surface causée par un choc.deSubstantiv, das einen klingenden Ton bezeichnet oder eine kleine Delle auf einer Oberfläche, die durch einen Schlag verursacht wurde.ptSubstantivo que designa o som de campainha ou de metal tilintando, ou uma pequena marca amassada na superfície causada por um impacto.zh名词，指叮当的铃声或敲击声，也指物体表面因撞击而形成的凹痕或小坑。arاسم يدل على صوت رنين معدني، أو على انبعاج صغير في سطح ناتج عن ضربة.

1. Ringing sound B1 informal

   A short, sharp, ringing sound, like that made by a bell or a small metal object.

   • The microwave went 'ding' to signal the food was ready.
   • I heard a ding from the elevator.
   • The bell made a soft ding as he entered the shop.

   ruЗвонesTintineofrTintementdeKlingenptTinidozh叮当声arرَنَّة

   Synonyme: chimeclinkjinglepingringtinkle

2. Small dent or mark B1 informal

   A small dent, nick, or impression on a surface, typically caused by a blow or impact.

   • There's a ding on the side of my car from the parking lot.
   • He noticed a small ding in the new table.
   • The metal had a ding where the hammer had struck it.

   ruВмятина или царапинаesAbolladura pequeñafrPetite bosse ou érafluredeDelle oder KerbeptAmassado ou arranhãozh凹痕或划痕arانبعاج أو أثر

   Synonyme: dentdintimpressionindentationmarknicknotchscratch

• dings plural form
• dings' possessive plural form
• ding's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of making a ringing sound, or informally, to criticize, damage, or dent something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по изданию звенящего звука или, в неформальном контексте, для критики, повреждения или вмятины чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de producir un sonido metálico agudo o, en contexto informal, para criticar, dañar o abollar algo.frVerbe désignant l'action d'émettre un son de tintement ou, dans un contexte informel, de critiquer, d'endommager ou de bosseler quelque chose.deVerb, das das Erzeugen eines klingenden oder schellenden Geräuschs bezeichnet; umgangssprachlich auch für kritisieren, beschädigen oder eine Delle verursachen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de emitir um som tilintante ou, em contexto informal, para criticar, danificar ou amassar algo.zh表示发出叮当声的动词；在非正式语境中，也指批评、损坏或使某物凹陷。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إصدار صوت رنين معدني، وفي السياق غير الرسمي يُستخدم بمعنى الانتقاد أو إحداث تلف أو انبعاج في شيء ما.

1. Make a ringing sound B2 informal technical

   To emit a short, high-pitched resonant sound, typical of an electronic notification or a small metal bell.

   • The microwave once the timer reached zero to signal that the food was ready.
   • I heard the elevator as it finally arrived on the top floor of the hotel.
   • Every time a new message arrives, the smartphone with a sharp tone.
   • She tapped the side of the crystal glass, causing it to beautifully.
   • The small bell above the shop entrance whenever a customer opens the door.

   ruЗвенетьesHacer sonar un timbre o campanillafrÉmettre un tintementdeKlingenptTilintarzh发出叮当声arرَنَّ

   Synonyme: chimeclinkjinglepingringtinkle

2. Create a minor dent C1 informal

   To cause a small hollow or indentation in the surface of something, usually a vehicle or furniture, by hitting it accidentally.

   • A stray shopping cart my car door in the grocery store parking lot.
   • I accidentally the new refrigerator while I was moving the wooden kitchen table.
   • Small hailstones began to the roof of the SUV during the unexpected summer storm.
   • Be careful not to the expensive mahogany desk during the office relocation.
   • The surface of the surfboard was after hitting a submerged rock near the shore.

   ruПоставить вмятинуesabollar ligeramentefrBosseler légèrementdeEine Delle machenptAmassar levementezh撞出凹痕arأحدث انبعاجًا صغيرًا

   Synonyme: dentdintindent

3. Penalize or criticize C2 slang american business

   To reduce someone's score, rating, or financial balance as a penalty for an error or a failure to meet a standard.

   • The bank will you with a ten-dollar fee if your balance falls below the limit.
   • The film critic the latest blockbuster for its lack of original character development.
   • My credit score was after I accidentally missed a single monthly payment.
   • The professor points for every grammatical error found in the research paper.
   • Inspectors the restaurant for several minor health and safety violations.

   ruОштрафовать или снизить оценкуesPenalizar o criticarfrPénaliser, sanctionnerdeBestrafen oder abwertenptPenalizar ou descontar pontoszh扣分或罚款arخفض الدرجة أو المعاقبة

   Synonyme: assesschargecriticizedockfinehitpenaliserebukereprimand

• dinged past participle
• dinged past simple
• dinging present participle
• dings third person singular