to scan and total items for purchase · to process a sale
Ever been at a store, juggling a bunch of items, and you just want to pay and *go*? 🛒 This is exactly what you say or hear when it's time to finalize your shopping spree at the checkout. It's when the cashier scans everything and tells you the total! 💰
💡 **Don't confuse it with a phone call!** While 'ring up' can also mean to call someone on the phone (especially in older contexts, like 'Ring me up later!'), in shopping, it exclusively refers to processing items at the register. So, if you say 'Can you ring this up?', nobody will think you're asking them to make a phone call with your avocado! 🥑😂
Which situation is most appropriate for using 'ring up' in a shopping context? A. You are trying to find a specific item on a high shelf. B. You are at the checkout counter, ready to pay for your groceries. C. You are asking a salesperson for fashion advice on an outfit.