Definition of "sing" in Englisch

verb

1. (intransitive) To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.

   • "I really want to sing in the school choir," said Vera.

2. (intransitive) To perform a vocal part in a musical composition, regardless of technique.

3. (transitive) To express audibly by means of a harmonious vocalization.

   • sing a lullaby

4. (transitive) To soothe with singing.

   • to sing somebody to sleep

5. (ambitransitive) Of birds, to vocalise:

6. (intransitive, slang) To confess under interrogation.

7. (intransitive) To make a small, shrill sound.

   • The air sings in passing through a crevice.
   • a singing kettle

8. To relate in verse; to celebrate in poetry.

9. (intransitive) To display fine qualities; to stand out as excellent.

   • The sauce really makes this lamb sing.

10. (ergative) To be capable of being sung; to produce a certain effect by being sung.

11. (Australia) In traditional Aboriginal culture, to direct a supernatural influence on (a person or thing), usually malign; to curse.

12. (slang, archaic) To yell or shout.

noun

1. The act, or event, of singing songs.

   • I sometimes have a quick sing in the shower.