hang around

bighellonare, restare nei paraggi

Restare in un posto, spesso aspettando o senza fare granché.

In inglese semplice: To stay in a place, often waiting or doing very little.

• Do not hang around here.
• We hung around outside until the doors opened.
• Are you going to hang around after the concert?

Sinonimi: linger, loiter, stick around

Contrari: leave

Espressioni comuni: hang around outside, hang around here, hang around the station

passare il tempo con, frequentare

Passare del tempo con qualcuno per stare in compagnia.

In inglese semplice: To spend time with someone socially.

• I hang around with Sam.
• They hung around together all summer.
• Who does your brother hang around with?

Come si usa: hang around with someone (She hangs around with her classmates after school.)

Sinonimi: hang out with, spend time with

Espressioni comuni: hang around with someone, hang around together