English · Phrasal verb Attested

hang off

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To hold back; to resist moving forward with something despite pressure or intention to do so; to delay, wait or stay behind.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trì hoãn; chống lại việc tiến về phía trước dù có áp lực hoặc ý định

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I think we should hang off on that section until we have more data.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be avoidant or disinterested.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tránh né hoặc thiếu hứng thú

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “hang off” mean?

To hold back; to resist moving forward with something despite pressure or intention to do so; to delay, wait or stay behind.

Is “hang off” formal or informal?

hang off is generally informal.