hang up
The term "hang up" can refer to ending a phone call, suspending an object, delaying progress, or having an emotional or psychological preoccupation.
Definition
A2Telecommunications
(common)To end a phone call by breaking the connection.
Example
- She quickly hung up the phone when she heard the bad news.
- Don't forget to hang up after you finish the call.
A2Daily Life
(common)To place an object on a hook or hanger.
Example
- Please hang up your coat when you come in.
- He hung up the keys on the rack.
B1General
(common)To cause a delay or impede progress.
Example
- The project was hung up due to lack of funding.
- Traffic was hung up because of the accident.
B2Psychology
(informal)To have an emotional or psychological preoccupation or obstacle.
Example
- He has a hang-up about speaking in public.
- Her hang-up about perfectionism makes her work very stressful.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hang up":
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