to hang back
[phrase form: hang]
01
تأخر, تباطأ
to delay leaving or staying in a place after everyone else has departed
Intransitive: to hang back | to hang back somewhere
أمثلة
The hikers were tired but wanted to hang back a bit longer to enjoy the sunset.
كان المتجولون متعبين لكنهم أرادوا البقاء لفترة أطول قليلاً للاستمتاع بغروب الشمس.
02
تتردد, التراجع
to hesitate to do or say something, often due to uncertainty or shyness
Intransitive: to hang back | to hang back from sth
أمثلة
The opportunity was right in front of her, but she felt unsure, so she hung back.
كانت الفرصة أمامها مباشرة، لكنها شعرت بعدم اليقين، لذا ترددت.
