Hang Up

Pronunciation: /hæŋ ʌp/

Definitions of hang up

noun a telephone call that has been ended by the person who made the call

Example Sentences

A1 I have a hang up on the wall to hang my coat.

A2 She always has a hang up about public speaking.

B1 His hang up with technology is preventing him from using the new software.

B2 The company's financial hang ups are causing delays in the project.

C1 Despite his hang ups, he managed to overcome his fears and give a successful presentation.

C2 The CEO's hang ups about innovation are holding back the company's progress.

verb to end a telephone call by putting the receiver back in its cradle or pressing a button on the phone

Example Sentences

A1 I hang up my coat on the hook by the door.

A2 She always hangs up her keys on the key rack.

B1 Please hang up the phone when you are finished talking.

B2 I hung up on my boss by accident and had to call back.

C1 He decided to hang up his career in finance and pursue his passion for art.

C2 The artist finally decided to hang up his paintbrushes and retire after a long and successful career.

Examples of hang up in a Sentence

formal Please do not hang up the phone until we have finished our conversation.

informal Don't hang up yet, I still have more to tell you.

slang I was so annoyed, I just wanted to hang up on him.

figurative It's time to hang up our differences and work together for a common goal.

Grammatical Forms of hang up

• past tense: hung up
• plural: hang ups
• comparative: more hang up
• superlative: most hang up
• present tense: hang up
• future tense: will hang up
• perfect tense: have hung up
• continuous tense: is hanging up
• singular: hang up
• positive degree: hang up
• infinitive: to hang up
• gerund: hanging up
• participle: hung up

Origin and Evolution of hang up

First Known Use: 1876 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The origin of the term 'hang up' can be traced back to the invention of the telephone.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'hang up' referred to physically hanging the telephone receiver back on the hook to end a call. Over time, with the advancement of technology, the term has evolved to also mean ending a call on a mobile phone or disconnecting from a virtual meeting.