verb
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To make a high-pitched, short and somewhat sharp sound.
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My car was pinging until my last oil change.
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(submarine navigation) To emit a signal and then listen for its echo in order to detect objects.
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To send a packet in order to determine whether a host is present, particularly by use of the ping utility.
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I'm pinging their server.
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(by extension) To send an email or other message to someone in hopes of eliciting a response.
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I'll ping the insurance company again to see if they've received our claim.
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To flick.
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I pinged the crumb off the table with my finger.
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To bounce.
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The ball pinged off the wall and came hurtling back.
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To cause something to bounce.
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To call out audibly.
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To penalize.
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Gary Ablett was pinged for holding the ball and gave away a free kick.