hang in
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Definition
Verb (intransitive, phrasal verb): - To persist or persevere; to refuse to give up or stop despite difficulties or challenges.
Usage
This phrasal verb is used to encourage someone (or oneself) to continue trying and not to quit, especially in a difficult situation. It implies enduring hardship with patience and determination. - It is often used in the imperative form as an encouragement: "Hang in there!" - It describes maintaining one's effort or position over time.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Hang in the balance": To be in an uncertain or undecided state, awaiting a crucial outcome.
- The fate of the project hangs in the balance until the board votes tomorrow.
Variants and Related Words
- Hang on (phrasal verb): Can be a synonym for persistence, but more commonly means to wait or to hold tightly.
- Please hang on for a moment, I'll be right with you.
- Persevere (verb): To continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty.
- Persist (verb): To continue firmly or obstinately in an action or opinion.
Synonyms
- Persevere
- Persist
- Endure
- Stick it out
- Hold on
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Hang on: To wait; to grip something tightly.
- Hang on, I need to grab my coat.
- Hold on: Very similar to "hang on," meaning to wait or to endure.
- Hold on, help is coming!
Related Idioms
- "Hang in there": The most common idiomatic expression using this phrasal verb. It is a direct encouragement to persevere.
- I know you're tired, but hang in there; the finish line is close.
- "Stick to it": To persevere with a task.
- If you stick to it, you'll learn to play the piano.
Verb
- be persistent, refuse to stop
- he persisted to call me every night
- The child persisted and kept asking questions