Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hang it up
idiom
hænɡ ɪt ʌp
Definition
To stop doing something, especially a job or activity, often after a long time or due to a sense of defeat or weariness.
Examples
- After years of working in the corporate world, he decided to hang it up and pursue his passion for painting.
- Despite his skills, the athlete had to hang it up due to recurring injuries.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used to indicate that someone is quitting or retiring from a certain activity, often in a casual or informal sense.
Synonyms
- retire
- quit
- give up
- stop
