gong

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее ударный инструмент, состоящий из большого плоского круглого металлического диска, по которому ударяют колотушкой для получения резонирующего звука.esInstrumento de percusión que consiste en un gran disco metálico plano y redondo, que se golpea con una maza para producir un sonido resonante. También puede referirse al sonido que produce este instrumento.frInstrument de percussion constitué d'un grand disque métallique plat et rond, que l'on frappe avec une mailloche pour produire un son résonnant.deEin 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.ptSubstantivo que designa um instrumento de percussão formado por um grande disco circular e plano de metal, percutido com uma baqueta para produzir um som ressonante. Também pode se referir a esse próprio som.zh一种打击乐器，由一个大而扁平的圆形金属盘构成，用槌敲击以发出洪亮而回响的声音。也可泛指锣类乐器或类似发出洪亮金属声响的打击乐器。arاسم يشير إلى آلة إيقاعية تتكون من قرص معدني دائري مسطح كبير يُضرب بمطرقة لإصدار صوت رنان. ويُطلق أيضاً على الجرس أو الصنج المعدني ذي الصوت الرنان.

1. Musical instrument B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruГонгesgong (instrumento musical)frgong (instrument de musique)deGongptGongozh锣arغونغ

   Synonymes: tam-tam

2. Signal or alarm B1 informal british

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

   ruСигнал или тревогаesgong de señalfrgong (signal ou alarme)deSignal oder AlarmptSinal ou alarmezh信号或警报arإشارة أو إنذار

   Synonymes: alarmbellsignalwarning bell

3. Award or honor C1 informal british

   A medal or trophy, especially in British slang.

   • 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.

   ruНаградаesMedalla o trofeo (jerga británica)frMédaille ou trophée (familier britannique)deAuszeichnungptPrêmiozh奖项arجائزة أو وسام

   Synonymes: awarddecorationhonormedaltrophy

• gongs plural form
• gongs' possessive plural form
• gong's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, означающий издавать резонирующий звук, подобный звуку гонга, или подавать сигнал или вызывать с помощью гонга.esVerbo que significa producir un sonido resonante similar al de un gong, o dar una señal o convocar mediante un gong.frVerbe signifiant émettre un son résonnant, semblable à celui d'un gong, ou signaler ou convoquer au moyen d'un gong.deVerb, das bedeutet, einen resonierenden Klang wie eine Gongs zu erzeugen, oder ein Signal zu geben bzw. jemanden mit einem Gong herbeizurufen.ptVerbo que significa produzir um som ressonante semelhante ao de um gongo, ou sinalizar ou chamar alguém com um gongo.zh动词，指发出像锣一样洪亮回响的声音，也指敲锣发出信号或召唤。arفعل يعني إصدار صوت رنيني مُجلجل يشبه صوت الناقوس أو الآلة النحاسية، أو الإشارة أو الاستدعاء بواسطة تلك الآلة.

1. To sound a gong B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУдарить в гонгestocar el gongfrsonner un gongdeden Gong schlagenptTocar o gongozh敲锣arضرب الغونغ

   Synonymes: bongchimeringsoundstriketoll

2. To award a medal or honor C1 informal british

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

   • 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.

   ruНаградить медальюesConceder una medalla o condecoraciónfrDécerner une médaille ou un honneurdeMit einer Medaille auszeichnenptCondecorar com medalhazh授予奖章arمنح وسامًا

   Synonymes: awardconferdecoratehonormedal

   Antonymes: reward

• gonged past participle
• gonged past simple
• gonging present participle
• gongs third person singular