hand out (to distribute a number of things among a group of people) The teacher will hand out the examination papers to the students. At the party, she was handing out drinks. She handed out anti-war leaflets to passersby. (to give information, advice, etc. to someone) I won’t hand …
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hang up (to end a phone call by cutting the connection) I am sorry, I have to hang up now. Someone is knocking at the door. Don’t hang up on me. I have something to tell you. (to hang something on a hook or hanger) Let me hang …
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hang out (to spend time with someone or in a place) How often do you hang out with your friends? The café was a place where gangsters hung out. You still hang out at the mall? hangout noun (a place where you often spend your time) The park is …
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hang on (wait or stop for a short time) Can you hang on a minute? I’ll be right back. Hang on. I’ll be with you in a moment! Hang on, I’m not ready yet. (hold or grip tightly) Hang on to that rope and don’t let go; I …
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hang in US informal (don’t give up. keep going) We must hang in whenever we come across difficulties. I like to hang in until I make the business work. Hang in there; everything will be fine. envocabulary.com
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