Definition of Beep
Beep
beep
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
a shrill and usually short sound produced by an electronic device, or the sound made by the horn of a vehicle, typically serving as a warning or signal (in both cases);
e.g. He heard the beep of the microwave and knew that his food was heated up.
(verb)
to make a high-pitched and usually short sound, describing an electronic device, or to cause something to make such a sound;
e.g. My phone started to beep early in the morning as people wished me a happy birthday.
(verb)
to cause the horn of a vehicle to make its characteristic sound;
e.g. She knew he was waiting outside because she heard him beep the horn of his car.
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