Phrasal Verb - hanging up
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.Definition
- To end a telephone call or conversation, especially suddenly and angrily.
- To stop doing something, especially because of frustration or disappointment.
- To suspend or postpone an activity or plan, often because of external circumstances
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | He hung up on me when I asked for an explanation. |
| 2 | I decided to hang up my painting brush for the day. |
| 3 | The power outage forced us to hang up our plans for a barbecue. |
| 4 | She hung up her career to raise her children. |
| 5 | He hung up on his friend after a heated argument. |
| 6 | The storm forced us to hang up our hiking trip. |
| 7 | I'm going to hang up my coat and get comfortable. |
| 8 | He hung up his guitar after playing for hours. |
| 9 | She hung up the phone, feeling relieved. |
| 10 | The company had to hang up its operations due to financial difficulties |