ping

• Ein kurzer, heller, hochfrequenter Ton, wie das Echo eines Sonars oder das Aufprallen eines Geschosses auf Metall; auch ein kurzes elektronisches Signal oder eine Netzwerkanfrage.

A noun referring to a sharp, high-pitched resonant sound, such as that produced by a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal.

1. Sharp high-pitched soundB1formal

   A short, sharp, high-pitched resonant sound, often produced by sonar echoes, a bullet striking metal, or a small bell.

   Heller, hoher Ton

   • The submarine's sonar emitted a distinct ping.
   • He heard the ping of a bullet hitting the metal target.
   • The microwave oven beeps with a soft ping when the food is ready.

   Synonymebeepchimeclinkringtinkzing

2. Network signalB2informal

   A signal sent from one computer to another over a network to check if the target is reachable and measure the round-trip time.

   Netzwerksignal

   • The network administrator sent a ping to test the server's response.
   • A high ping in online games can cause lag.
   • The ping command is used to diagnose connectivity issues.

• Verb, das beschreibt, wie man ein Signal an einen Computer oder ein Netzwerkgerät sendet, um dessen Verbindung oder Antwort zu prüfen; umgangssprachlich auch, um jemanden zu kontaktieren.

A verb used to describe the act of sending a signal to a computer or network device to check its connectivity or responsiveness, or informally, to contact someone.

1. Test network connectivityB2formalIT

   To send a data packet to a specific IP address or server to determine if the destination is active and to measure response time.

   Netzwerkverbindung prüfen

   • I will try to the server to see if it is still online after the power outage.
   • You can the gateway address to verify your local internet connection is working.
   • The system administrator spent the morning the remote workstations for updates.
   • If you cannot the website, there might be a DNS issue on your end.
   • The gamer noticed high latency when the regional matchmaking server.

   Synonymepollprobe

2. Contact brieflyB2informalbusiness

   To send a short electronic message or notification to someone as a reminder or to request a quick response.

   Kurz kontaktieren oder erinnern

   • Please me when you are ready to start the conference call.
   • I will you on the internal chat later today with the updated project timeline.
   • Do not forget to the manager about the invoice before she leaves for the weekend.
   • My boss is constantly me for status updates while I am trying to work.
   • Just the group chat once the taxi arrives at the specified location.

   Synonymealertbuzzmessagenotifynudgepagetext

   Antonymeignoreoverlook

3. Make a sharp soundC1formal

   To produce a short, high-pitched, and often metallic ringing sound, often upon impact.

   Einen scharfen Klang erzeugen

   • Small pebbles were off the windshield as the car drove over the gravel road.
   • The microwave will once the heating cycle is complete and the food is ready.
   • I heard a strange noise as the metal rod against the side of the hollow pipe.
   • Hailstones started the tin roof of the garden shed during the heavy storm.
   • The sonar equipment began to as it detected an object beneath the water surface.

   Synonymechimeclinkdingjingletinkle