hang back
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.hang back
intransitive verbDefinition of HANG BACK
1
: to drag behind others
2
: to be reluctant
Examples of HANG BACK
- <even though the young mother wanted the job, she still hung back because she wasn't sure if she should spend time away from her family>
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