Phrasal verbs – Hang

Hang about

– Spend time somewhere not doing much

Hang about!

– Stop what you’re doing and pay attention to me

Hang around

– Stay in a place

Hang back

– Not move forwards to avoid doing something

Hang back from

– Delay or avoid doing something

Hang in there

– Persevere, not give up

Hang on

– Wait
– Hold tightly

Hang onto

– Keep

Hang out

– Spend time socially

Hang out for

– Wait or refuse to do something until you get what you want

Hang over

– Worry or trouble

Hang together

– Work together when things are difficult

Hang up

– End a phone call

Hang up on

– End a phone call with someone

Hang with

– Spend time with

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