Synonyms of hang it up

hang it up

phrase

as in abandon

to stop doing (something) permanently

We've had a good go of it, but I think it's time to hang it up.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abandon
• quit
• discontinue
• drop
• have done (with)
• end
• pack (up or in)
• lay off (of)
• give up
• finish
• shut off
• conclude
• cease
• close
• knock off
• pause
• halt
• break up
• expire
• leave off
• throw up
• round (off or out)
• taper off
• break off
• wind up
• wrap up
• terminate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continue
• maintain
• keep
• carry on
• go
• run on
• keep up
• hold on
• persist
• hang on
• hang in
• stay
• resume
• begin
• renew
• preserve
• reopen
• start
• persevere
• commence
• follow through (with)
• restart

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hang it up

Cracker Barrel is not alone in choosing a former CEO who’d recently hung it up. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026