1. making a short, sharp, high-pitched sound
2. sending a signal to test network connectivity
Usage: computing
3. contacting someone briefly, especially electronically
Usage: informal

1. a short, sharp, high-pitched sound

Examples

• The microwave kept pinging until I opened the door.
• I’m pinging the server to check if it’s responding.
• She’s pinging me about the meeting time.
• The pinging sound came from the metal cooling down.
• The network administrator is pinging all the computers.
• Stop pinging me every five minutes!
• There was a constant pinging from the radiator.