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Meaning of hang off | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

hang on hang on every word hang one on hang one's hat hang one's hat on hang one's head