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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Usyk, who extended his undefeated record to 25 wins, consistently said in the build-up to this bout that he still wanted to fight on two more occasions before considering whether to hang up the gloves.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Don’t hang up your house keys just yet.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026

So when your relative calls claiming they’ve been kidnapped, you’ll know to hang up if they can’t name your first pet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

James Blanchard, a fourth-generation shrimper, was prepared to hang up his nets because of collapsing prices caused by imports.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Here we had found the greatest hero of all time, and he'd decided to hang up his sword belt.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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