Ping (one) spoken language verb slang
Used to describe the action of sending someone a message.
I will ping David to ask whether he is going with us to the party.
Oh, sorry. I didn't know that you'd pinged me on messenger until I opened the app.
Ping Ross to come over to my office right now.
I'll ping you when I get off the plane.
The verb "ping" should be conjugated with its tense.
Used to describe a situation when people say nothing and feel worried, embarrassed or uncomfortable
A heavy silence fell upon the room after Jane refused John's proposal.