Hang around

Pronunciation: /ˈhæŋ ɝˈaʊn/

Hang around (verb)

  1. To stay in a place for some time without doing much, especially when you are not in a hurry to leave.
  2. To spend time doing nothing useful, often because you are bored or avoiding work.
  3. To stay close to someone again and again, in a way that annoys them or makes them feel uncomfortable.

Examples

  • I will hang around until you finish.
  • She hangs around the entrance to help people.