noun a period of time spent waiting or loitering
verb to spend time in a place without any specific purpose
preposition used to indicate loitering or spending time in a particular place
To loiter or linger in a particular area, often with a group of friends.
To spend time in a relaxed manner with friends or acquaintances without any specific purpose or activity.
To be present in a social setting without actively participating in conversations or activities.
To be seen in a certain location frequently without any clear reason or purpose.
In a professional setting, a writer may use 'hang around' to refer to spending time in a particular location in order to observe and gather information for a story or article.
A psychologist may use 'hang around' to describe spending time with a client outside of scheduled therapy sessions in order to better understand their behavior and thought patterns.
Journalists may use 'hang around' to describe waiting in a specific location in order to interview someone or gather information for a news story.
A photographer may use 'hang around' to refer to spending time in a particular location in order to capture candid shots of people or events.