1. made a short, sharp, high-pitched sound
2. sent a brief electronic message or signal to test connectivity
Usage: computing
3. detected or located something using sonar or radar
Usage: technical

Examples

• The microwave pinged when the food was ready.
• My phone pinged with a new text message.
• The IT team pinged the server to check if it was working.
• The submarine pinged the ocean floor to map the terrain.
• The metal pinged as it cooled down.
• She pinged her colleague to ask about the meeting time.