hangs, hung, hanging
to hang up
phrasal verb
End a phone call by disconnecting
- 1She hung up after saying goodbye.
- 2If you hear a beep, it means the other person hung up.
When you finish talking on the phone, you press a button to stop the call. This is called "hanging up." It means you are done talking and the call is over.
Remember, "hanging up" is like ending a conversation in person. Just like saying goodbye, it's polite to let the other person know you're finished before disconnecting the call.
at the library
Ending a Call in a Quiet Place
Melissa
Joseph, can you please hang up the phone? It's too noisy here.
Joseph
Oh, sorry! I didn't realize it was bothering you.
Melissa
Thanks, I appreciate it. It's hard to concentrate otherwise.
Joseph
No problem, I'll call them back later.
at work
Interrupted Conversations
Lisa
I was talking to the supplier, but I had to hang up when the manager called.
Sandra
Oh, did you manage to finish the conversation later?
Lisa
Yes, I called back during my break.
Sandra
Good, it's always hectic here.
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Similar to "to hang up":
- 1disconnect
- 2terminate