Pronunciation: /hʌŋ ʌp/
noun a psychological or emotional blockage
A1 I have a hung up on my wall that I use to display my favorite photos.
A2 The hung up in the living room is a beautiful tapestry.
B1 The antique mirror hung up in the hallway is a family heirloom.
B2 The painting that is hung up in the office is a valuable piece of art.
C1 The chandelier hung up in the dining room is an exquisite centerpiece.
C2 The tapestry hung up in the gallery is a masterpiece by a renowned artist.
verb to end a telephone conversation by replacing the receiver on the hook
A1 I hung up the phone after finishing my conversation.
A2 She hung up her coat on the hook by the door.
B1 The customer hung up in frustration after being put on hold for too long.
B2 I hung up the painting in the living room to add some color to the walls.
C1 The actor hung up his costume after the final performance of the play.
C2 After years of working in the industry, he finally hung up his hat and retired.
adjective having an obsession or fixation on something
A1 She got hung up on the phone call and couldn't finish her homework.
A2 The teacher was hung up on the idea of using technology in the classroom.
B1 He tends to get hung up on small details and loses sight of the bigger picture.
B2 The CEO is often hung up on increasing profits at any cost.
C1 The artist's perfectionism sometimes causes her to get hung up on minor imperfections in her work.
C2 The politician's obsession with power and control has left him hung up on maintaining his image at all costs.
formal The customer hung up the phone after expressing their dissatisfaction with the service.
informal I got so frustrated with the automated system that I just hung up.
slang She hung up on me when I tried to explain my side of the story.
figurative After years of waiting for his big break, he finally hung up his dreams of becoming a famous actor.
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