Definitions

1. noun

A person’s emotional or psychological problem or difficulty, especially one that makes it hard for them to form or maintain relationships.

“Her hangups about intimacy made it difficult for her to form close relationships.”

2. noun

A telephone receiver that has been hung up on a hook.

“The hangup on the phone was a sign that the caller had lost interest.”

3. verb

To end a telephone call, typically by placing the receiver on a hook.

“She hung up the phone after realizing she had dialed the wrong number.”

4. verb

To end or terminate something, especially a project or a relationship.

“The company decided to hang up its plans for a new expansion due to financial constraints.”