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to hang up
[phrase form: hang]
01
挂断, 结束通话
to end a phone call by breaking the connection
Intransitive: to hang up | to hang up on sb
Transitive: to hang up the phone
Example
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.
Do n't forget to hang up the phone after our conversation.
02
挂上, 吊起
to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.
Transitive: to hang up sth
Example
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.
03
挂起, 悬挂
to position an object in such a way that it is suspended from a higher point
Transitive: to hang up sth
Example
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.
04
挂起（装备）, 停止（活动）
to stop using equipment or gear for a sport or activity when one no longer participates in it
Transitive: to hang up sport equipment or gear
Example
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.
