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Definition hang around in American English

hang around phrasal verb

[intransitive/transitive] phrasal verb
1

to spend time in a place waiting or doing nothing

Example

I hung around outside, waiting for the others.

Synonyms and related words
delay wait hesitate
2

to start doing something immediately

Example

Let's not hang around or we'll be late!

Synonyms and related words
hurry hasten to do something sail through
Definition hang around in American English