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hung back

UK
/hʌŋ bæk/
US
/hʌŋ bæk/

Translations

hang backverb

hung back

Past Simple

hung back
Past Simple
hung back
Past Participle
hanging back
Gerund
UK
/hæŋ bæk/
US
/hæŋ bæk/
держаться в стороне
He prefers to hang back and observe rather than participate.
Он предпочитает держаться в стороне и наблюдать, а не участвовать.
He decided to hang back and let others take the lead.
Он решил отступать и позволить другим взять на себя руководство.
She tends to hang back in social situations.
Она склонна медлить в социальных ситуациях.
Additional translations
костенеть
Synonyms
hesitate
linger
dawdle
stall
hold back

Definitions

hang backverb
To remain behind or stay in a place instead of moving forward or participating.
She decided to hang back while the others went ahead to explore the cave.
To hesitate or be reluctant to act or speak.
He wanted to ask a question but chose to hang back, unsure of how it would be received.
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