hang around
Linger without purpose
Hang around means to spend time idly in a place or with someone, often without clear purpose: We used to hang around the mall after school.
It suggests lingering or waiting: Hang around for a few minutes and I'll give you a ride.
To hang around with someone is to spend time in their company regularly: She hangs around with a rough crowd.
Remain idly in place
hover · wait · idle · mill about · kill time · pass time · while away · bide
Remain in position
- remainStay in place
- hold onWait or maintain grip
- stand byRemain ready to assist
- bide timePostpone acting strategically
await · expect · anticipate · sit tight · hold up · delay · pause · tarry
loiter
Remain idly in place
remain · hover · wait · idle · mill about · kill time · pass time · while away · bide · dally
stay
Remain in position
bide time · await · expect · anticipate · sit tight · hold up · delay · pause · tarry · queue
mingle
Interact socially with others
- spend timeUse duration on something
- chatInformal verbal exchange
- converseEngage in dialogue
party · gather · meet up · chill · bond · connect · fraternize · kick it · run with · keep company
run with
Proceed with enthusiastically
- consortRoyal spouse
- keep companyStay with someone socially
- fall in withJoin by chance
crew · clique · circle · crowd · gang · posse · entourage · cohort · companion · sidekick
- Biker ClubsHells Angels, Mongols, Outlaws, colors, cuts
hang aroundavoid
Stay away from
keep away · steer clear · withdraw · keep one's distance · shun