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Meaning of the word "hang back" in English

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hang back

US /hæŋ bæk/
UK /hæŋ bæk/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to hesitate or be reluctant to do something, especially because of shyness or caution

Example:
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Don't hang back, join the dance!
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She tends to hang back in social situations.
Synonym:
hesitatehold backdraw backshrinkwaverdemurbalkflinchrecoilscruple
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hanghanginghang onhang on tobackbackinghang out