ping

verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026

send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active

Framework senses

6 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary5 sensesview framework →

§1: send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
§2: contact, usually in order to remind of something
§3: hit with a pinging noise
§4: make a short high-pitched sound
§5: sound like a car engine that is firing too early

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active
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