Hang around
/hæŋ əˈraund/B1
Intermediate
1. To spend time idly or do nothing in particular.
- We used to hang around the mall a lot when we were teenagers.
- They liked to hang around the park and chat during the weekends.
2. To stay in a place without any specific purpose or activity.
- After the meeting, some people decided to hang around and talk.
- He didn't want to hang around the office after hours.
3. To wait in a location for someone or something.
- Can you hang around until I finish my task?
- We had to hang around for half an hour before the show started.
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