Phrasal Verbs with Hang

Master essential Phrasal Verbs for effective communication. Explore their versatile meanings and contexts to enhance your English skills.

• Hang about (Stay, linger, or loiter):
  • We decided to hang about in the park until the rain stopped.
  • They like to hang about near the coffee shop, chatting with friends.
  • He tends to hang about the train station, waiting for someone.
• Hang about (Spend time or be friends):
  • We used to hang about together during our college days.
  • They enjoy hanging about and exploring new places.
  • She has a group of friends she hangs about with on weekends.
• Hang on (Wait a moment; hold, grasp, or grip; pay close attention; continually believe in something; to have faith in; persevere):
  • Hang on a second, I'll be right back with your order.
  • He hung on tightly to the rope as he descended the cliff.
  • Hang on and listen carefully to the instructions.
  • She hangs on to the hope that things will get better.
  • You need to hang on and keep working towards your goals.
• Hang out (Spend time doing nothing in particular):
  • We used to hang out at the mall after school.
  • They enjoy hanging out at the beach on weekends.
  • Let's just hang out and relax at home today.
• Hang out (Be unyielding; to hold out):
  • The old building hangs out despite years of neglect.
  • She hangs out against all odds and never gives up.
  • The team hangs out in the final minutes of the game.
• Hang over (Be threatening; to be imminent):
  • A sense of uncertainty hangs over the future of the company.
  • The storm clouds hang over the city, ready to unleash heavy rain.
  • The decision's outcome hangs over us, causing anxiety.
• Hang together (Be self-consistent):
  • The arguments presented hang together and support the main thesis.
  • The details of the story hang together without contradictions.
  • His explanation didn't hang together and raised more questions.
• Hang up (Put up to hang; terminate a telephone call):
  • Please hang up your coat on the hook by the door.
  • She accidentally hung up the phone during the conversation.
  • He decided to hang up and end the call after the argument.

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