Definitions

1. noun

A short, high-pitched sound, typically produced by a sonar or radar device.

“The submarine sent out a ping to detect the nearby ship.”

2. verb

To send a signal, especially a short, high-pitched sound, to another device or a person.

“The app will ping you when your friend responds to the message.”

3. verb

To check or verify the status of something, especially a connection or a system.

“Have you pinged the server to see if it’s working?”

4. interjection

A signal or an alert, typically in a digital system.

“The system will ping you when the update is ready.”