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to hang up
[phrase form: hang]
01
to end a phone call by breaking the connection
Intransitive: to hang up | to hang up on sb
Transitive: to hang up the phone
02
to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.
Transitive: to hang up sth
03
to position an object in such a way that it is suspended from a higher point
Transitive: to hang up sth
04
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
hang up
v
Example
Don't forget to hang up the phone after our conversation.
It's impolite to hang up on someone without saying goodbye.
He always forgets to hang up the phone, so the battery drains quickly.
If the call quality is poor, it's better to hang up and try again for a clearer connection.
Please hang up your coat on the hook by the door.
