gong

• Ein Schlaginstrument, das aus einer großen, flachen, runden Metallscheibe besteht und mit einem Schlägel angeschlagen wird, um einen tiefen, nachhallenden Ton zu erzeugen. Im weiteren Sinne auch ein flaches Metallbecken oder eine Metallscheibe, die bei Musik, Signalgebung oder Zeremonien verwendet wird.

A noun referring to a percussion instrument consisting of a large, flat, circular metal disc that is struck with a mallet to produce a resonant sound.

1. Musical instrumentB1formal

   A large, flat, circular metal disc that produces a resonant sound when struck with a mallet.

   Gong

   • The monk struck the gong to signal the start of meditation.
   • The orchestra used a large gong for dramatic effect.
   • The sound of the gong echoed through the temple.

   Synonymetam-tam

2. B1informalbritish

   A device used to produce a loud sound as a signal or alarm.

   Signal oder Alarm

   • The gong rang to announce dinner was ready.
   • The factory gong signaled the end of the shift.
   • He hit the gong to call everyone to the meeting.

   Synonymealarmbellsignalwarning bell

3. Award or honorC1informalbritish

   A medal or trophy, especially in British slang.

   Auszeichnung

   • He won a gong for his bravery in the war.
   • The actor received a gong at the awards ceremony.
   • She was proud to bring home a gong from the competition.

   Synonymeawarddecorationhonormedaltrophy

• Verb, das bedeutet, einen resonierenden Klang wie eine Gongs zu erzeugen, oder ein Signal zu geben bzw. jemanden mit einem Gong herbeizurufen.

A verb meaning to make a resonant sound like that of a gong, or to signal or summon using a gong.

1. To sound a gongB2formal

   To strike a gong to produce a deep, resonant sound, often as a signal or announcement.

   den Gong schlagen

   • The butler gonged to announce dinner was served.
   • The referee gonged to start the final round of the match.
   • The temple priest gonged three times to begin the ceremony.

   Synonymebongchimeringsoundstriketoll

2. To award a medal or honorC1informalbritish

   To confer a medal, award, or honor upon someone, especially in a ceremonial context.

   Mit einer Medaille auszeichnen

   • The queen gonged the scientist for his groundbreaking research.
   • The committee gonged the veteran for his bravery in battle.
   • He was gonged for his contributions to the arts.

   Synonymeawardconferdecoratehonormedal

   Antonymereward