beep

[US]/biːp/
[UK]/bip/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a short, high-pitched sound
v. to make a short, high-pitched sound

Phrases & Collocations

sound of beep

beep the horn

beep the alarm

car beeping

loud beep

Example Sentences

The driver beeped behind us.

The microwave beeped when the food was ready.

The alarm clock beeped loudly, waking me up.

The truck beeped as it backed up.

The cashier scanned the items, and they beeped as they went through.

The heart monitor beeped steadily, indicating a normal heartbeat.

The computer beeped to signal an error.

The car beeped as the driver locked it remotely.

The smoke detector beeped to warn of smoke in the house.

The elevator beeped to indicate it had reached the desired floor.

The security system beeped when someone tried to enter the house.

Real-world Examples

" Beep, beep, beep." Oh my god, the alarm's going off.

Source: Engvid Super Teacher Selection

We couldn't tell if the police were beeping.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

You can't sit on this, Lynette. - (phone beeps)

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

No, I didn't tell you to make the beep.

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

The microphone will then beep, letting you know that you can speak.

Source: Analysis of the PTE Exam

There was a quiet beep, and then another indicator light turned green.

Source: Spider-Man: No Way Home

But the beeping grew faster and faster.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

Another beep, and another green indicator light.

Source: Spider-Man: No Way Home

It beeps if you leave your phone behind.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

" Now let me hear you go beep! " he commanded. " Say beep, Louis--loud and clear! "

Source: The Trumpet Swan

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