This figurative meaning refers to a stage or rank in an ordered structure.
He started on the lowest rung of the company.
The role represents another rung on her career ladder.
This is the past participle of ring and refers to producing a ringing sound or making a telephone call.
The bell had rung before we arrived.
I had rung the office twice.
This figurative meaning refers to a sound, phrase, or emotion echoing or remaining vivid.
Her words had rung in his mind all day.
The hall had rung with applause.
