Definitions

hang-up

[hang-uhp] / ˈhæŋˌʌp /

NOUN

preoccupation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inhibition

STRONG

block difficulty dilemma disturbance impasse obsession predicament problem reserve restraint thing

Antonyms

STRONG

calm peace solution tranquility

VERB

cause a problem

Synonyms

STRONG

block bog down detain embarrass encumber fetter foil frustrate hamper handcuff hobble hog-tie impede incommode inconvenience inhibit interfere mire obstruct prohibit restrict retard set back shelve spite stymie suspend

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Its Intel profits alone would make Gordon Gekko hang up his suspenders.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Johnson: The whole commute, I’m trying to get them to eventually hang up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Don’t hang up your house keys just yet.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026

But the veteran lollipop man has decided to hang up his hi-vis for good, and will complete his final shift on the crossing on Thursday, 2 April.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

We hang up, and I bike the rest of the way to the park, going back and forth over it in my mind.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

hang-up

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