Definition of Hang up

1. Verb. Put a telephone receiver back in its cradle.

Generic synonyms: Put Back, Replace

2. Verb. Cause to be hanging or suspended. "They hang up the lights from the ceiling"; "Hang that picture on the wall"
Exact synonyms: Hang
Generic synonyms: Fasten, Fix, Secure
Specialized synonyms: Suspend, Sling
Causes: Hang
Related verbs: Hang
Derivative terms: Hanger, Hanger, Hanging

3. Verb. Interrupt a telephone conversation.
Generic synonyms: Break Off, Break Short, Cut Short

Definition of Hang up

1. Verb. (transitive) To put up to hang ¹

2. Verb. (intransitive idiomatic) To terminate a telephone call ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hang Up

hang on
hang on every word
hang onto
hang out
hang out one's shingle
hang out to dry
hang over
hang paper
hang ten
hang the moon
hang tight
hang time
hang times
hang together
hang tough
hang up
hang up one's boots
hangable
hangar
hangar-queen
hangar queen
hangarage
hangared
hangaring
hangarless
hangarlike
hangars
hangashore
hangashores
hangbird

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