hang back

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Verb hang back has 1 sense

drag, trail, get behind, hang back, drop behind - to lag or linger behind; "But in so many other areas we still are dragging"
--₁ is one way to lag, dawdle, fall back, fall behind
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Hang Back

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To hesitate or remain in the background, unwilling to take action or move forward.

Sample Sentence: During the class discussion, Sarah always hangs back and rarely participates.

Sense 2: To stay behind or linger, refusing to leave a particular place or situation.

Sample Sentence: After the concert, fans hang back in hopes of getting autographs from the band members.

Sense 3: To hold oneself away or keep distance from a group of people or an event.

Sample Sentence: The shy child tends to hang back during recess, preferring to observe others instead of joining in games.

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