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Buzz Means Phrase Eslpod Buzzing Door Setting Timers

Id ESLPod_1224_WE_2121
Episode Id ESLPod 1224
Episode Title Setting Timers and Alarms
Phrase to buzz
Text In this podcast, the verb "to buzz" means to make a loud buzzing sound like a fly, a bee, or another insect: "The doorbell buzzed, but nobody answered the door, so I guess they weren't at home." The phrase "to buzz with (something)" means to have a lot of excitement, motion, or activity: "The room was buzzing with excitement as everyone waited to hear who had won the award." The phrase "to buzz (someone) in" means to press a button that opens a gate or door and allows someone to enter: "When you arrive, use the microphone by the door to announce your name and why you've come, and then they'll buzz you in." Finally, the phrase "buzz off" is a rude way to tell someone to go away: "Why are you still here? Buzz off!"
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