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hanghang1 /hæŋ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle hung /hʌŋ/) 1
TOP PART FASTENED [intransitive, transitive] to put something somewhere so that its top part is firmly fastened, but its bottom part is free to move, or to be in this position: We found the kite hanging in a tree.hang (something) on something Hang your coat on the hook.hang (something) from something A single bulb hung from the ceiling. His hair hung down (=used to show how far down something hangs) in front of his eyes.2PICTURE a)[intransitive always + adv./prep., transitive] to fasten a picture, photograph, etc. to a wall, or to be fastened this way: We could hang the mirror in the hall.hang (something) on/over/near etc. something A portrait of his mother hung on the wall over the fireplace. b)[intransitive always + adv./prep., transitive] to show a picture publicly, or to be shown publicly: A small study for the painting hangs in the J. Paul Getty Museum. c)be hung with something if the walls of a room are hung with pictures or decorations, the pictures, decorations, etc. are on the walls: The theater was hung with the flags of the United States and France.SPOKEN PHRASES3SPEND TIME [intransitive] informal to spend a lot of time in a particular place or with particular people: Most of the time we hang at my house.hang with We saw Pamela hanging with Connie. → see also hang out at hang14hang in there (also hang tough) to remain determined to succeed, even in a difficult situation: I know it’s hard, but it’s worth hanging in there.5hang a right/left used to tell the driver of a car to turn right or left: Go straight on Vista for two blocks then hang a left.6hang loose used to tell someone to stay calm and relaxed7PAPER [transitive] to put wallpaper on a wall8MIST/SMOKE/SMELL [transitive] to stay in the air in the same place for a long time: A cloud of smoky fog hung over the town.9DOOR/WINDOW [transitive] to put a door or window in position10hang in the balance to be in a situation in which the result is not certain, and something bad may happen: Peace in the region is hanging in the balance.11hang by a thread to be in a very dangerous situation: For weeks her life hung by a thread.12hang your head to look ashamed and embarrassed: Kevin hung his head and left the room in silence. → see also leave somebody/something hanging at leave1 (33)hang around phrasal verb informal1hang around somebody to wait or stay somewhere with no real purpose: A bunch of kids were hanging around outside the store. What are you going to do – just hang around until six thirty?2hang around with somebody to spend a lot of time with someone: He’s been hanging around with Randy a lot lately.hang back phrasal verb1to not move forward or closer to someone or something, often because you are shy or afraid: The villagers hung back at a safe distance.2to be unwilling to do or try something: Investors tend to hang back in times of recession.hang on phrasal verb1 to hold something tightly SYN hold on: Hang on tight!hang on to Hang on to the rail or you’ll fall.2hang on spoken used to ask or tell someone to wait SYN hold on: hang on a minute/second Hang on a second, let me ask the nurse what’s happening.3hang on somebody’s every word to pay close attention to everything someone is saying, especially because you admire or respect him or her: The students hung on his every word.4 to continue doing something in spite of difficulties: She hung on for five weeks before her kidneys failed.5hang on something to depend on something: His fate hangs on the legal negotiations.hang on to somebody/something phrasal verb to keep something, or continue a relationship with someone: You can hang on to the book until you’re finished. I don’t think the prime minister can hang on to power much longer.hang out phrasal verb1informal to spend a lot of time in a particular place or with particular people: I just want to hang out, eat pizza, and watch TV.hang out with Who does she usually hang out with? → see also hangout2hang something ↔ out to hang clothes on a piece of string outside in order to dry them: He’s outside hanging out the laundry. Hang the blanket out to dry in the backyard.3hang somebody out to dry to severely criticize someone for something he or she has said or done: The press has really hung Smith out to dry.hang over somebody/something phrasal verb if something bad hangs over you, you are worried because it is likely to happen soon: The prospect of famine hangs over the whole area. He has a six-month jail sentence hanging over his head.hang together phrasal verb1if a plan, story, set of ideas, etc. hangs together, it is well-organized and makes sense: Make sure that your paragraphs hang together well.2to help each other and work together to achieve an aim: The band hung together for over ten years, before breaking up last month.hang up phrasal verb1 to finish a telephone conversation by putting the receiver (=the part you speak into) down: Please hang up and dial again. Why did you hang up on me (=put the phone down before I was finished speaking)?2hang something ↔ up to put something such as clothes on a hook or hanger: Amanda, hang up your clothes before you go to bed.3be hung up on/about somebody/something spoken to be thinking or worrying about someone or something so much that you cannot deal with other things: He’s still hung up on his ex-wife. The media is hung up on this one tiny incident.4get hung up informal to be delayed: Sorry I’m late, I got hung up in a meeting.5hang up your cleats/badge/gear etc. to stop doing a job or activity after a long time: He’s finally hanging up his badge (=policeman’s badge) after a long career. → see also hang-up verb | verb | noun
hanghang2 ●●○ verb (past tense and past participle hanged) [intransitive, transitive] 
to kill someone by dropping him or her with a rope around his or her neck, or to die in this way: During the Civil War, Milligan was hanged for treason. verb | verb | noun
hanghang3 noun get the hang of something informal to learn how to do something or use something: I still haven’t gotten the hang of being a salesman.