hang with
1. To suspend someone or something by using something in particular (named after "with"). In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hang" and "with." Do you think I can hang this frame with just one nail? If I were you, I'd hang that wet comforter on the clothesline with at least four clothespins! Ugh, the kids are always hanging pictures on their bedroom walls with tape—a surefire way to mess up the paint.
2. slang To spend time with someone. I used to hang with Chelsea a lot more before she started dating Drew. Thanks for letting me hang with you and your friends. We just moved to this town, so I don't really know anyone yet. Tommy, these kids are known troublemakers—that's why I don't want you to hang with them!
hang with (one)
slang To socialize and spend time with one. I used to hang with Chelsea a lot more before she started dating Drew. Thanks for letting me hang with you and your friends. We just moved to this town, so I don't really know anyone yet. Tommy, these kids are known troublemakers—that's why I don't want you to hang with them!
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hang someone or something with something
to suspend someone or something with something, such as a rope, chain, thread, etc. (The past tense hanged is usually used only with the hanging of people.) The executioners hanged the criminal with a rope and later with a chain. They hung the picture with a golden cord.
hang with someone
Sl. to spend or waste time with someone. Dave spent the afternoon hanging with Don, and neither one got anything done. I'm going down to the corner and hang with the guys.
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