Hang together
phrasal verb
To stay united or to support each other.
If we want to win this game, we must hang together.
Often appears as...
- hang together as a team
- hang together in tough times
phrasal verb
The parts of a plan or an argument hang together when they all fit nicely and make sense.
The detective's theory doesn't hang together at all.
Often appears as...
- plan doesn't hang together
- theory doesn't hang together
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To stay close with one another in physical location or to be in connection with each other.
The pieces of the puzzle hang together perfectly.
Often appears as...
- pieces of the puzzle hang together
- parts of a machine hang together
phrasal verb
To stay united or to support each other.
If we want to win this game, we must hang together.
Often appears as...
- hang together as a team
- hang together in tough times
phrasal verb
The parts of a plan or an argument hang together when they all fit nicely and make sense.
The detective's theory doesn't hang together at all.
Often appears as...
- plan doesn't hang together
- theory doesn't hang together
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To stay close with one another in physical location or to be in connection with each other.
The pieces of the puzzle hang together perfectly.
Often appears as...
- pieces of the puzzle hang together
- parts of a machine hang together
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Bond
Used to express strong group commitment, stressing emotional bonds.
The family must hang together to get through these hard times.
Pro Tip 2/3Unity Under Pressure
Highlights the importance of unity when facing challenges or opposition.
As a minority, we need to hang together to have our voices heard.
Pro Tip 3/3Collaborative Strength
Implies that solidarity gives a group more strength than individuals alone.
We'll overcome the competition if we hang together as a team.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Bond
Used to express strong group commitment, stressing emotional bonds.
The family must hang together to get through these hard times.
Pro Tip 2/3Unity Under Pressure
Highlights the importance of unity when facing challenges or opposition.
As a minority, we need to hang together to have our voices heard.
Pro Tip 3/3Collaborative Strength
Implies that solidarity gives a group more strength than individuals alone.
We'll overcome the competition if we hang together as a team.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Bond
Used to express strong group commitment, stressing emotional bonds.
The family must hang together to get through these hard times.
Pro Tip 2/3Unity Under Pressure
Highlights the importance of unity when facing challenges or opposition.
As a minority, we need to hang together to have our voices heard.
Pro Tip 3/3Collaborative Strength
Implies that solidarity gives a group more strength than individuals alone.
We'll overcome the competition if we hang together as a team.
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