Hang around
phrase
To spend time idle or doing nothing in particular.
John likes to hang around the park after school.
Often appears as...
- hang around the park
- hang around the house
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Colloquial
phrase
To wait or stay somewhere.
I decided to hang around for a few more minutes to see if she would show up.
Often appears as...
- hang around for someone
- hang around until something happens
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Colloquial
phrase
To frequently be in a particular place.
The teenagers used to hang around the mall.
Often appears as...
- hang around the mall
- hang around the station
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Colloquial
phrase
To spend a lot of time with someone.
She always hangs around with her friends from college.
Often appears as...
- hang around with friends
- hang around with someone
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To spend time idle or doing nothing in particular.
John likes to hang around the park after school.
Often appears as...
- hang around the park
- hang around the house
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To wait or stay somewhere.
I decided to hang around for a few more minutes to see if she would show up.
Often appears as...
- hang around for someone
- hang around until something happens
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To frequently be in a particular place.
The teenagers used to hang around the mall.
Often appears as...
- hang around the mall
- hang around the station
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
To spend a lot of time with someone.
She always hangs around with her friends from college.
Often appears as...
- hang around with friends
- hang around with someone
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Idle Time
Use 'hang around' when referring to spending time without a specific purpose or activity.
On lazy Sunday afternoons, I just hang around the house.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Busy
'Hang around' implies a relaxed state, often when someone is not very busy.
If you're not too busy, can you hang around a bit longer?
Pro Tip 1/2Idle Time
Use 'hang around' when referring to spending time without a specific purpose or activity.
On lazy Sunday afternoons, I just hang around the house.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Busy
'Hang around' implies a relaxed state, often when someone is not very busy.
If you're not too busy, can you hang around a bit longer?
Pro Tip 1/2Idle Time
Use 'hang around' when referring to spending time without a specific purpose or activity.
On lazy Sunday afternoons, I just hang around the house.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Busy
'Hang around' implies a relaxed state, often when someone is not very busy.
If you're not too busy, can you hang around a bit longer?
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