HANG: phrasal verbs [advanced]

hang around
Verb to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
hang around
Carlos liked to hang around on campus and sketch what he saw.
hang back
Verb remain behind
hung back
The two bicycle racers hung back from the main group to save their energy.
hang in
Verb to refuse to be discouraged or intimidated
hang in
Hang in there guys, we're only down by one goal. We can still win this!
hang on
Verb wait for a short period of time
hang on
Hang on guys, I need to check the map.
hang on
Verb hold tightly
hangs on
This guy hangs on to the edge of a cliff. Scary!
hang on to
keep
hang on to
This mirrored room is making it hard for me to hang on to my sanity!
hang out
Phrase spend time relaxing or enjoying oneself
hanging out
I could spend a whole afternoon hanging out with my friends at the lookout point!
hang out
Verb to stick out and droop
hanging out
Scratch's tongue is always hanging out!
hang out
Verb hang from a clothesline to dry
hanging their laundry out
Looks like the whole town is comfortable hanging their laundry out in public!
hang something on
Verb attach the blame for something to (someone)
hung the loss on
Many fans hung the loss on the receiver for not catching a critical pass.
hang up
Verb end a telephone conversation by cutting the connection
hang up
"Okay I have to go, I'm going to hang up now. Love you!"
hang up
Verb hang from a hook, hanger, etc
hang up
My closet would be a mess if I didn't hang up all my clothes!
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