Question 37
The expression "hang up" (in the context of telephonic conversations) means
End a phone conversation by cutting the connection.
Ask a person to hold for sometime.
Question 37: The expression "hang up" (in the context of telephonic c…
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End a phone conversation by cutting the connection.
Question 37 of 40 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1) Qualifier paper sat on 7 Aug 2022, in the May 2022 term (IIT M QUALIFIER EXAM QPE 07 Aug 2022 IBA NS). It carries 1 mark.
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