The term 'ring out' can refer to a variety of different activities. The crossword solutions for this term are RESOUND (7 letters), TOLL (4 letters), PEAL (4 letters), and CHIME (5 letters). Resounding is the act of making a loud, echoing sound, while tolling is the act of ringing a bell in a slow, measured way. Pealing is similar to tolling, but with a more rapid succession of notes. Lastly, chiming is the act of ringing a bell or bells in a melodic pattern. All of these activities involve ringing out in some form or another.