HANG - Definitions and Example Sentences Hang around - to move or to do something slowly Ex) Don’t hang around, you have a train to catch! Hang on - to wait for a short time Ex) Hang ona minute, I’m just coming. Hang out - to spend a lot of time in a place Ex) We will spend the whole day hanging out by the pool. Hang about - to loiter(stand or wait around without apparent purpose) Ex) Come on, w..