pinging

UK
/ˈpɪŋɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɪŋɪŋ/

Translations

pingingnoun
pingings
pl
The network administrator checked the ping to ensure the server was reachable.
Сетевой администратор проверил пинг, чтобы убедиться, что сервер доступен.
Additional translations
pinginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɪŋɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɪŋɪŋ/
Used before nouns to describe something that emits a sharp, high-pitched sound or that is repeatedly sending network pings.
pingverb

pinging

Gerund

pinged
Past Simple
pinged
Past Participle
pinging
Gerund
UK
/pɪŋ/
US
/pɪŋ/

Definitions

pingingnoun
The act of sending a signal to a computer or server to check its status or connectivity.
Frequent pinging of the router helped the technician locate the network fault.
A sharp, high-pitched sound, often used to describe the noise made by a small object striking a hard surface.
The pinging of raindrops on the metal roof was soothing to listen to.
pinginggerund / present participle
Emitting or characterized by a sharp, high-pitched sound.
The pinging alarm echoed through the warehouse.
pingverb
To send an ICMP echo-request packet to (a host) in order to determine reachability or measure latency.
He pinged the router to check if it was responding.
Informal: to send a brief electronic message or notification to (someone).
Ping me when you get home.
Of an object: to emit a short, sharp, high-pitched sound.
The glass pinged as it cooled.