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Hang Sth Hung Past Asmak Informal Etmek I

Level B1 
Kind verb
Front hang 
IPA  /hæŋ   / verb (past tense, past participle hung /hʌŋ   /)
Back asmak; sarkmak
asarak idam etmek
Back 2

hang (verb)

 /hæŋ   / verb (past tense, past participle hung /hʌŋ   /)
 
 1 [intransitive, transitive]
to fasten sth or be fastened at the top so that the lower part is free or loose
asmak; sarkmak
 Hang your coat on the hook.
 I left the washing hanging on the line all day.
 She hung the picture over the fireplace.
 People were hanging out of windows to see the Queen go past.
 2 [transitive] (past tense, past participle hanged)
to kill sb/yourself by putting a rope around the neck and allowing the body to drop downwards
asmak, asarak idam etmek
 She hanged herself in a fit of depression.
 He was hanged for murder.
 3 [intransitive]
 hang (above/over sb/sth)
to stay in the air in a way that is unpleasant or threatening
havada asılı kalmak;
tepesinde sallanmak
 Smog hung in the air over the city.
IDIOMS
be/get hung up (about/on sb/sth)
to think about sb/sth all the time in a way that is not healthy or good
takıntı yapmak
 She's really hung up about her parents' divorce.
hang (on) in there
(spoken)
to have courage and keep trying, even though a situation is difficult
dayanmak, dişini sıkmak
 The worst part is over now. Just hang on in there and be patient.
PHRASAL VERBS
hang about/around
(informal)
to stay in or near a place not doing very much
oyalanmak, avare avare dolaşmak
 I really hate hanging around in airports.
hang back
1 to not want to do or say sth, often because you are shy or not sure of yourself
çekinmek
 2 to stay in a place after other people have left it
geride kalmak, çıkmamak
hang on
1 to hold sth tightly
yapışmak, dayanmak, sımsıkı sarılmak
 Hang on, don't let go!
 2 (informal)
to wait for a short time
 (kısa bir süre) beklemek
 Hang on a minute. I'm nearly ready.
 The line is engaged. Would you like to hang on or call back later?
hang on sth
to depend on sth
bağlı olmak
 A lot hangs on this decision.
 Our children's education hangs on the Prime Minister's decision this afternoon.
hang on to sth
1 to hold sth tightly
bir şeye sarılmak
 He hung on to the child's hand as they crossed the street.
 2 (informal)
to keep sth
ile idare etmek, tutmak
 Let's hang on to the car for another year.
hang out
(informal)
to spend a lot of time in a place
takılmak
 The local kids hang out at the park.
hang sth out
to put washing, etc. on a clothes line so that it can dry
 (çamaşır vb.) asmak
hang over sb
to be present or about to happen in a way which is unpleasant or threatening
kafasını meşgul etmek
 This essay has been hanging over me for days.
hang sth up
to put sth on a nail, hook, etc.
 (askıya, çiviye vb.) asmak
 Hang your coat up over there.
hang up
to end a telephone conversation and put the telephone down
 (telefon) kapatmak
 She said she'd see me tomorrow and hung up.
hang up on sb
(informal)
to end a telephone conversation without saying goodbye because you are angry
 (telefon) yüzüne kapatmak
 I was so furious that I hung up on him.
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