society > communication > telecommunication > telegraphy or telephony > telephony > communicate by telephone [verb (intransitive)] > ring (of telephone bell) (2)
ring1885
Of a bell or device with similar functions. intransitive. To produce a series of resonant or vibrating sounds, or now also a distinctive tune or…
warble1965
intransitive. Of telephones (spec. Trimphones): to make a distinctive trilling sound.