hung
hʌŋ
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Definition of hung - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
juryTECH.USunable to reach a unanimous verdict in a trialTECH.US
  • The jury was hung after days of deliberation.
deadlocked stalemated
2.
legislatureTECH.UKlacking a majority political partyTECH.UK
  • The election resulted in a hung parliament.
deadlocked divided split
3.
positionRaresuspended from aboveRare
  • The picture was hung on the wall..
dangling hanging suspended
4.
computerTECH.USreceiving power but not functioning as desiredTECH.US
  • My computer is hung and needs a reboot.
frozen unresponsive
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Expressions with hung

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feel very worried or obsessed about something
He is really hung up about his appearance.
admire a person so much they seem almost completely perfect
She clearly believes he hung the moon and can do no wrong.
jury unable to reach a unanimous verdict
The trial ended with a hung jury, leading to a retrial..
regard someone as almost perfect or better than everyone else
She really thinks he hung the moon and can do no wrong.
window with two sashes that slide up and down
We installed a double-hung window in the kitchen.
beef that has been aged by hanging
The chef prefers to use hung beef for its rich flavor.

Origin of hung

Old English, hōn (to hang)

Terms with hung included in their meaning

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holiday decoration
decorative sock hung at Christmas for gifts
clothes hung
line of laundry items hung out to dry
home decor
decorative piece hung on a wall
storage
basket for storing fruits or vegetables hung from a hook
window covering
heavy cloth hung over a window
laundry care
meant to be hung so it dries outdoors
bed protection
fine net hung around beds to block mosquitoes
art
image printed on canvas fabric, often stretched and hung as decor

Examples of hung in a sentence

  • Despite the evidence, the jury remained hung.
  • A hung assembly can lead to political instability.
  • Negotiations are ongoing due to the hung council.
  • The chandelier was hung from the ceiling.
  • The banner was hung across the street.
  • The system remained hung despite several attempts to fix it.

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  1. French:indécis, sans majorité, ...
  2. German:uneinig, ohne klare Mehrheit, ...
  3. Italian:diviso, senza maggioranza, ...
  4. Spanish:dividido, sin mayoría, ...
  5. Portuguese:dividido, sem maioria, ...
  6. Chinese:僵持的, 无多数的, ...
  7. Japanese:意見が分かれた, 過半数を持たない, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَلَّق, بِدون أغلَبيّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנוּתָּק, תָּלוּי, ...
  10. Russian:в тупике, подвешенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заблокований, підвішений, ...
  12. Hindi:असमंजस में, त्रिशंकु, ...
hang
hæŋ

Definition of hang - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
positiontr./intr.suspend from above with no support from belowtr./intr.
  • She likes to hang her plants near the window..
dangle suspend swing
2.
socializingintr.USspend time in a certain location or environmentintr.US
  • They hang out at the mall on weekends..
fraternize mingle socialize

Noun

1.
skillUSunderstanding or skill in doing somethingUS
  • She finally got the hang of driving.
comprehension grasp mastery
2.
socialUScasual gathering or place to meetUS
  • We had a fun hang at the park.
get-together social
3.
suspensionthe manner in which something is suspended
  • The hang of the curtains was elegant.
dangling hanging suspension
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wait for a short time
Hang on, I'll be right back.
end a phone call
She decided to hang up after waiting too long..
spend time with someone socially
I often hang around with my cousins on weekends.
delay or linger in a place
They hung back at the park after everyone left.
ask someone to wait briefly before continuing
Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.
start to understand or get used to something new
It took me a week to get the hang of it.

Origin of hang

Old English, hangian (suspend)

Examples of hang in a sentence

  • He decided to hang the mirror on the wall.
  • We usually hang at the park after school.
  • Do you want to hang at my place tonight?
  • He was sentenced to hang for his crimes.
  • They decided to hang the traitor publicly.
  • The flowers hang low after the heavy rain.

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  1. French:suspendre, tour de main, ...
  2. German:hängen, Dreh, ...
  3. Italian:sospendere, abilità, ...
  4. Spanish:suspender, truco, ...
  5. Portuguese:suspender, jeito, ...
  6. Chinese:悬挂, 技巧, ...
  7. Japanese:吊るす, コツ, ...
  8. Arabic:عَلَّقَ, إِتْقَان, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִתְלוֹת, שְׁלִיטָה, ...
  10. Russian:вешать, освоение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вішати, вміння, ...
  12. Hindi:लटकाना, समझ, ...
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