sing

• Глагол, обозначающий действие по производству музыкальных звуков голосом.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing musical sounds with the voice.

irregular verb

1. A1formal

   To produce musical sounds with the voice, often following a melody.

   Петь

   • She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
   • The children sang Christmas carols.
   • He loves to sing in the shower.

   Synonymscarolchantcroonhumintonetrillwarble

2. Whistle or make soundsB1formal

   To make a high-pitched or whistling sound, like wind or birds.

   Свистеть или издавать звуки

   • The kettle sang as the water boiled.
   • Birds sang sweetly in the trees.
   • The wind sang through the wires.

   Synonymscheepchirppeeppipetrilltwitterwarblewhistle

3. Inform or confessC1slang

   Slang for confessing or providing information to authorities.

   Стать

   • The suspect sang like a canary after arrest.
   • He finally sang and told them everything.
   • Don't sing to the cops if you want to stay loyal.

   Synonymsconfessfinkgrassinformratsnitchsqueal

Phrasal variantssing along