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.

ending

hang up

End telephone conversation

terminate · conclude · finish · wrap up · put down · close · end call · say goodbye · bid farewell

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telephone call status

ring offring up

Contact by telephone

call · phone · dial · pick up · answer

communication engagement

ring offkeep talking

Maintain verbal communication

hold the line · hold on · stay connected · get in touch · reach out

Family

ring, off, rings, rang, rung, ringing, ringer, ringers

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