hang off
The phrase 'hang off' can indicate hesitation or describe something dangling from a point of attachment.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To delay or hesitate to act.
Example
- She decided to hang off on making a decision until she had more information.
B2Physical
(informal)To dangle or be suspended from a point of attachment.
Example
- The broken wing was hanging off the airplane.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hang off":
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