hang up
Third Person
hangs up
Present Participle
hanging up
Past Tense
hung up
Past Participle
hung up
1
to end a phone call by breaking the connection
- If the call quality is poor, it's better to hang up and try again for a clearer connection.
- She hung up on me when she realized she dialed the wrong number.
- Don't forget to hang up the phone after our conversation.
- He always forgets to hang up the phone, so the battery drains quickly.
- It's impolite to hang up on someone without saying goodbye.
2
to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.
transitive
- After ironing the shirt, she hung it up in the closet.
- Please hang up your coat on the hook by the door.
- I like to hang up my dresses to keep them wrinkle-free.
- Hang up your wet towel to dry after your shower.
- He hung up his keys on the wall hook for easy access.
3
to position an object in such a way that it is suspended from a higher point
transitive
- The artist decided to hang up the painting on the gallery wall.
- She hung up the wind chimes on the porch for a pleasant sound.
- Let's hang up the banner to celebrate the special occasion.
- He'll hang up the hammock between the two trees in the backyard.
- Hang up the fairy lights to create a cozy atmosphere.
Synonyms:
4
to stop using equipment or gear for a sport or activity when one no longer participates in it
transitive
- After many years of racing, he knew it was time to hang up his helmet and step away from the world of motorsports.
- He finally decided to hang up his skis when he moved to a warmer climate and no longer had access to snow-covered mountains.
- She decided to hang up her tennis racket after years of playing at a high level and transition to a coaching role.
- After his knee injury, he had to hang up his soccer cleats and retire from competitive play.