phrasal verb

Hang back

Rank #986Letter HInseparable

2Sections

Not move forwards to avoid doing something

Meanings

  • Not move forwards to avoid doing something (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • I suppose we should HANG BACK before they notice we're late.
  • They want us to HANG BACK to the new office by Friday.
  • I've got to HANG BACK across town for another meeting.

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