hang in

phrasal-verb
UK: /hæŋ ɪn/
US: /hæŋ ɪn/

  1. To persevere or continue with something despite difficulties.

    1. Hang in there It will get better soon! [ ] [ ]
    2. Even though the project is difficult, try to hang in and finish it. [ ] [ ]

  2. To hold on tightly.

    1. Hang in tight The ride is about to start. [ ] [ ]
    2. You should hang in when the bus is moving to avoid falling. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hold on persist keep going endure persevere
hang in idiom

  1. Persist or persevere in a difficult situation.

    1. Just hang in There's not much time left. [ ] [ ]
    2. We need to hang in for a little longer despite setbacks. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hang in" in English means: To persevere or continue with something despite difficulties., To hold on tightly..

The phonetic transcription of "hang in" is /hæŋ ɪn/ in British English and /hæŋ ɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hang in": hold on, persist, keep going, endure, persevere.

Example usage of "hang in": "Hang in there It will get better soon!". More examples on the page.