Ring in Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Celebratory Origins Traditionally, 'ring in' is related to bell ringing to announce celebrations. The whole town rang in the festival with church bells. Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use 'Ring in' can be used metaphorically to signify the start of any event, not just with actual bells. Let's ring in the launch with a big announcement. Pro Tip 3/3New Beginnings It's often used to indicate the enthusiastic onset of a significant period. The community rang in the summer with a barbecue.