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to hang back
[phrase form: hang]
01
rimanere indietro, restare
to delay leaving or staying in a place after everyone else has departed
Intransitive: to hang back | to hang back somewhere
Example
The students were asked to hang back for a meeting with their teacher after class.
She decided to hang back at the office to finish some work after her colleagues had gone home.
Despite the storm, a few campers chose to hang back in their tents and wait for the rain to pass.
02
esitare, restare indietro
to hesitate to do or say something, often due to uncertainty or shyness
Intransitive: to hang back | to hang back from sth
Example
Some students may hang back from asking questions in class because they fear looking foolish.
He tends to hang back in social situations, observing rather than participating.
The opportunity was right in front of her, but she felt unsure, so she hung back.
Esempio
The students were asked to hang back for a meeting with their teacher after class.
She decided to hang back at the office to finish some work after her colleagues had gone home.
Despite the storm, a few campers chose to hang back in their tents and wait for the rain to pass.
The hikers were tired but wanted to hang back a bit longer to enjoy the sunset.
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