HANG: phrasal verbs
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
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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