ring

n.

1. A circle

   loop, hoop, circlet, link; see circle 1, rim.

2. A circular band of metal

   hoop, band, circlet, collar; see bracelet, jewelry.

   Types of rings include: wedding, engagement, diamond, graduation, class, guard, signet, organization, umbrella, finger, pinkie, ankle, nose, key, harness, napkin, bracelet, earring, ear drop.

3. A close association, often corrupt

   cabal, junta, combine, party, bloc, faction, group, gang, band, clique, monopoly, cartel, corner, pool, trust, syndicate, confederacy, tong, racket*, mob*, string*; see also organization 3.

4. Pugilism

   prizefighting, boxing, fighting, professional fighting, prize ring, boxing game*, fistic sport*, fight racket*; see also boxing, sport 3.

5. The area roped for a fight

   arena, prize ring, boxing ring, canvas, ropes*, battle box*, P. R.*, square*, resin*. *

6. A ringing sound

   chime, peal, toll, knell, tinkle, clang, jingle, tintinnabulation, jangle, ding-dong; see also noise 1.

give someone a ring*

run rings around*

ring

v.

1. To encircle

   circle, rim, surround, encompass, girdle, enclose, move around, loop, gird, belt, confine, hem in; see also circle, surround 1.

2. To cause to sound

   clap, clang, bang, beat, toll, strike, pull, punch, buzz, play, sound the brass*; see also sound 1.

3. To give forth sound by ringing

   resound, reverberate, peal, chime, toll, knell, tinkle, jingle, jangle, vibrate, chime, clang, bong, ding, tintinnabulate; see also sound 1.

4. To call by ringing

   summon, call out, ring up, buzz for, press the buzzer, give a ring.