Ring Rɪŋ Loud Give Door Gave Couple Doorbell

• there was a ring at the door.
• he gave a couple of loud rings on the doorbell.
• the ring of horse’s hooves on the cobblestones
• his explanation has a ring of truth about it.

ring

1. the sound that a bell makes; the act of ringing a bell
• There was a ring at the door.
• He gave a couple of loud rings on the doorbell.
2. a loud clear sound
• the ring of horse’s hooves on the cobblestones
3. a particular quality that words, sounds, etc. have
• His explanation has a ring of truth about it.
• Her protestation of innocence had a hollow ring to it (= did not sound sincere).
• The story had a familiar ring to it (= as if I had heard it before).
4. the opportunity to be successful; success that you have worked hard to get
• The girls' outdoor track team has grabbed the brass ring seven times.
5. to make a telephone call to somebody
• See related entries: Making calls
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/topic/making_calls/ring_3
• I'll give you a ring tomorrow.
• Were there any phone calls for me?
• How do I make a local call?
• I’ll give you a call tonight.
• I’ll give you a ring tonight.

Extra Examples

• Her protestation of innocence had a hollow ring to it.
• His explanation has a ring of truth about it.
• I’ll give you a ring once I get home.
• The story has a familiar ring to it.
• He gave a couple of loud rings on the doorbell.
• There was a ring at the door.