ring in
ring in — noun
1. a person who is brought into a group or event at the last moment, often to repla
a person who is brought into a group or event at the last moment, often to replace someone who cannot take part.
The team's lead singer fell sick, so they found a ring in to cover the show.
We needed a ring in for the quiz night because Stefan had to work late.
collocation: a ring in for [event]
Kemi agreed to be a ring in for the cooking competition after the original contestant dropped out.
The director hired a ring in when the lead actor broke his leg during rehearsals.
- stand-in
more common in film and theatre; a ring in is more informal and last-minute
- substitute
used in sports and formal contexts; a ring in implies a less organised replacement
- replacement
more neutral and general; a ring in is specifically brought in late
文法句型
a ring in
用法筆記
Often used in informal contexts about sports teams, performance groups, or game nights. The person filling in is usually less familiar with the group's routine.
ring in — phrasal verb
- ring inbase form
- rings in3rd person singular
- ringing in-ing form
- rang inpast simple
- rung inpast participle
1. to call your office or a radio or television show by telephone, for example to r
to call your office or a radio or television show by telephone, for example to report an absence or share your views.
James woke up with a fever and had to ring in sick before the morning meeting.
collocation: ring in sick
Listeners are encouraged to ring in with their opinions on the new music festival.
Sofia rang in to the talk show and asked the host a question about climate change.
Daichi rang in to say he would be late because the train was delayed again.
More than two hundred viewers rang in during the live broadcast to share their stories.
文法句型
ring in + [adverb / prepositional phrase]
ring in + sick / late
ring in to + [place]
用法筆記
Common in British English. In American English, use 'call in' instead. The past tense is 'rang in'.
常見錯誤
2. to gather with other people to mark the arrival of a new year, often with partie
to gather with other people to mark the arrival of a new year, often with parties, fireworks, or other festive activities.
The whole neighbourhood gathered in the square to ring in the new year with fireworks.
collocation: ring in the new year with [activity]
Harper and her friends booked a cabin in the mountains to ring in the new decade together.
Thousands of people came to the harbour to ring in the new year with a huge concert.
Sivan rang in the new year quietly at home with her family and a homemade dinner.
文法句型
ring in + [the new year / event]
用法筆記
The object is almost always 'the new year' (or a decade like 'the new decade'). Unlike the verb sense (MARK BEGINNING), this phrasal verb specifically describes celebrating the change of the calendar year with social activities or rituals.
常見錯誤
ring in — verb
- ring inpresent simple I / you / we / they
- rings in3rd person singular
- ringing in-ing form
- rang inpast simple
- rung inpast participle
1. to mark or announce the start of a new season, era, or important period — for ex
to mark or announce the start of a new season, era, or important period — for example, the arrival of spring or the beginning of a new age of technology.
The invention of the smartphone rang in an era of constant connection to the internet.
collocation: ring in an era
The cherry blossoms ring in the spring season across the parks of the city.
The peace agreement rang in a period of stability for the war-torn region.
The opening of the high-speed rail line rang in a new age of travel between the two regions.
文法句型
ring in + [new era / season / period]
用法筆記
This verb sense is broader than the phrasal verb 'ring in the new year': it applies to any significant new beginning — seasons ('ring in the spring'), eras, ages, or periods of change. It is also more formal and literary in tone, and the object is never the new year itself. Use the phrasal verb sense (WELCOME NEW YEAR) for new year celebrations.