Hang up on

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To end a phone conversation by disconnecting the call.

I was so angry, I just hung up on him.
Visual representation of "hang up on" - To end a phone conversation by disconnecting the call

Often appears as...

  • she hung up on me
  • he hung up on her

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Colloquial

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Visual representation of "hang up on"
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Call Disconnection

Used when someone intentionally ends a phone call, often out of frustration or anger.

Illustration for Call Disconnection
As soon as the argument started, she hung up on him.
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Conversation Finality

Implies the person who hangs up does not wish to continue the conversation.

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I tried to explain, but he hung up on me, ending the conversation abruptly.
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Emotional Response

Often reflects a strong emotional response, like anger or frustration.

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Overwhelmed with the accusations, she hung up on the caller.
Visual representation of the word "Hang up on"

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