Give somebody a ring Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use Best used among friends or family rather than in professional settings. Let's catch up soon. I'll give you a ring this weekend! Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal Doesn't mean to give an actual ring; it's just a way of saying 'to call'. You forgot your coat, so give me a ring when you want to pick it up. Pro Tip 3/3Implies Future Suggests that the call will happen at a later time, not immediately. Once you've made your decision, give me a ring.