hang around
The phrase 'hang around' is commonly used in informal contexts to describe spending time without a specific purpose or socializing casually.
Definition
B1General
(informal)To spend time in a place without a specific purpose.
Example
- I'll hang around the mall until the movie starts.
B1Social
(informal)To socialize or spend time with someone casually.
Example
- She likes to hang around with her friends after school.
B1General
(informal)To wait or linger in anticipation of something or someone.
Example
- He decided to hang around until the store opened.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hang around":
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