Hangup: meaning, definitions and examples

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hangup

 

[ หˆhรฆล‹สŒp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

telephone call

A hangup refers to the act of ending a phone call, often abruptly or unexpectedly. It can also denote a technical issue that interrupts a conversation. In a broader sense, it is sometimes used to describe an emotional or psychological obstacle.

Synonyms

disconnection, interruption, termination.

Examples of usage

  • She hung up on me during our argument.
  • We experienced a hangup during the video call.
  • His hangup about public speaking held him back.
Context #2 | Verb

end a phone call

To hang up means to end a phone call by placing the receiver back in its place or pressing the appropriate button. It implies a finality to the conversation.

Synonyms

&&, disconnect, terminate.

Examples of usage

  • Please hang up and try calling again.
  • He quickly hung up after hearing the bad news.
  • Don't hang up until we finish our discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "hangup" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desligar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‹เคจ เค•เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช auflegen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menutup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒะตั€ัˆะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zakoล„czyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ‡ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท raccrocher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colgar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kapamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุทุน ุงู„ุงุชุตุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poloลพit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zloลพiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‚ๆ–ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prekiniti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leggjast af

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั‚า›ะฐะฝั‹ า›ะพัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colgar

Etymology

The word 'hangup' can be traced back to the early 20th century, originating from the concept of hanging up a telephone receiver when a call is finished. The term reflects the physical action of placing the receiver back into its cradle, which was common with older telephone designs. Over time, 'hangup' evolved to include not only the physical act of disconnecting a call but also metaphorically to refer to psychological barriers or personal issues. This figurative usage became prominent in the 1970s, particularly in discussions around mental health and personal relationships, where it described a particular concern or fixation that might inhibit a person's ability to function normally. The usage has since expanded into various contexts, including technology and interpersonal communication.