hang around

US /hæŋ əˈraʊnd/

UK /hæŋ əˈraʊnd/

1.

to wait or spend time somewhere, doing nothing in particular

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We used to hang around the mall after school.

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Don't just hang around, help me with these boxes.

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loiter linger dawdle lounge idle

2.

to stay with someone or in a particular place, often waiting for something

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I'll hang around until you're ready to leave.

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He likes to hang around with his friends at the park.

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stay wait remain abide

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hang hanging hang on hang on to hang (on) in there around hang out