beeped; beeping; beeps
1
: to cause to sound
beep a horn
2
: to send a message to (someone) with a beeper
Dr. Khoury was beeped to perform an emergency operation at American University Hospital.—
Scot Macleod
Scot Macleod
: a short usually high-pitched sound (as from a horn or an electronic device) that serves as a signal or warning
Examples of beep in a Sentence
Verb
Why did you beep your horn at her?
She beeped at me first.
Something is beeping in the kitchen.
I could hear a beeping noise.
Noun
the beep of a car horn
Please leave a message after the beep.
Recent Examples on the WebAdam Beam, Fortune, 22 May 2024
Another detail that impressed us about the design is the option to turn off the beeping noise as the buttons are being clicked—great for those who are sensitive to sounds or for those who plan on using it overnight.
—Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
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Verb
The federal government sets safety standards for vehicles nationwide, which is why most cars now beep at drivers if their seat belt isn’t fastened.
—Adam Beam, Fortune, 22 May 2024
Another detail that impressed us about the design is the option to turn off the beeping noise as the buttons are being clicked—great for those who are sensitive to sounds or for those who plan on using it overnight.
—Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
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“Beep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beep. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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