ring off
Hang up phone
Ring off means to end a telephone call, primarily British usage equivalent to American "hang up." The phrase comes from early telephone operation, when ending a call involved ringing a bell to signal the operator.
I'd better ring off now—dinner's ready.
She rang off before I could respond.
End telephone conversation
- disconnectTo break a connection
- goodbyeDeparting salutation
- farewellLeave-taking expression
- terminateBring to an end
conclude · finish · wrap up · put down · close · end call · say goodbye · bid farewell
hang up
End telephone conversation
- disconnectTo break a connection
- goodbyeDeparting salutation
- farewellLeave-taking expression
terminate · conclude · finish · wrap up · put down · close · end call · say goodbye · bid farewell
- boundariesboundary, boundary line, borders, border, edges
ring offkeep talking
Maintain verbal communication
hold the line · hold on · stay connected · get in touch · reach out