Ping ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Ping ( verb )

1. To send a signal to a computer or device, and wait for a response to confirm that it is connected and functioning.
2. To send a message or notification to someone, usually through electronic means.

Origin:

Derived from the onomatopoeia of the sound made by a sonar or radar pulse. the word ping was first used in this context in the early 20th century.

Examples:

1. I pinged the server to see if it was online.
2. He pinged me on WhatsApp to ask if I was free to meet.
3. The network administrator pinged all the devices on the network to check their connectivity.
4. I pinged my friend to see if he was available to play video games.
5. The website pinged the user's browser to see if the user was still active.

(As a noun)

Ping ( noun )

1. To send a signal to a computer or device, and wait for a response to confirm that it is connected and functioning.
2. To send a message or notification to someone, usually through electronic means.

Origin:

Derived from the onomatopoeia of the sound made by a sonar or radar pulse. the word ping was first used in this context in the early 20th century.

Examples:

1. I pinged the server to see if it was online.
2. He pinged me on WhatsApp to ask if I was free to meet.
3. The network administrator pinged all the devices on the network to check their connectivity.
4. I pinged my friend to see if he was available to play video games.
5. The website pinged the user's browser to see if the user was still active.