beep
beep
I
/ˈbiːp/ noun , pl beeps [ count ]
: a short, high sound made by a horn, an electronic device, etc.
the beep of a car horn
Please leave a message after the beep.
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II
verb , beeps, beeped, beep·ing
1 : to cause (a horn, an electronic device, etc.) to make a beep
[ + obj ] Why did you beep your horn at her?
[ no obj ] She beeped at me first.
Something is beeping in the kitchen.
I could hear a beeping noise.
2 [ + obj ] : to send a message to (someone) with a beeper
The doctor is not in the office today, but I can beep her for you. [=I can send the doctor a signal that will tell her to call the office]
