[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend .Synonyms: swing , suspend , sling , dangle", "to attach or suspend so as to allow free movement:to hang a pendulum.", "to place in position or fasten so as to allow easy or ready movement.", "to put to death by suspending by the neck from a gallows, gibbet, yardarm, or the like.", "to suspend (oneself) by the neck until dead:He hanged himself from a beam in the attic.", "to fasten to a cross; crucify .", "to furnish or decorate with something suspended:to hang a room with pictures.", "to fasten into position; fix at a proper angle:to hang a scythe.", "to fasten or attach (wallpaper, pictures, etc.) to a wall:to hang pictures in a room.", "to suspend (something) in front of anything:to hang curtains on a window.", "Fine Arts.to exhibit (a painting or group of paintings):The gallery hung his paintings in a small corner.to put the paintings of (an art exhibition) on the wall of a gallery:They hung the show that morning.", "to exhibit (a painting or group of paintings):The gallery hung his paintings in a small corner.", "to put the paintings of (an art exhibition) on the wall of a gallery:They hung the show that morning.", "to attach or annex as an addition:to hang a rider on a bill.", "to attach (a door or the like) to its frame by means of hinges.", "to allow to droop:He hung his head in shame.", "to make (an idea, form, etc.) dependent on a situation, structure, concept, or the like, usually derived from another source:He hung the meaning of his puns on the current political scene.Synonyms: rest , predicate , base", "(of a juror) to keep (a jury) from rendering a verdict by refusing to agree with the others.", "Digital Technology. freeze ( def 28 ) freeze ( def 28 ):If a critical error hangs your operating system, you will need to reboot the computer.", "Informal.to cause (a nickname, epithet, etc.) to become associated with a person:Friends hung that nickname on him.", "Slang.to hit with (a fist, blow, punch, etc.):He hung a left on his opponent's jaw.", "Baseball.to throw (a pitch) so that it fails to break, as a curve.", "Nautical.to steady (a boat) in one place against a wind or current by thrusting a pole or the like into the bottom under the boat and allowing the wind or current to push the boat side-on against the pole.", "(used in mild curses and emphatic expressions, often as a euphemism fordamn):I'll be hanged if I do. Hang it all!"]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to be suspended; dangle .", "to swing freely, as on a hinge.", "to incline downward, jut out, or lean over or forward:The tree hung over the edge of the lake.", "to be suspended by the neck, as from a gallows, and suffer death in this way.", "to be crucified.", "to droop or sag:After the drastic weight loss, his skin seemed to hang from his frame.", "to fit or drape in graceful lines:That coat hangs well in back.", "to be conditioned or contingent; be dependent:His future hangs on the outcome of their discussion.Synonyms: rest , rely , hinge , depend", "to be doubtful or undecided; waver or hesitate:He hung between staying and going.", "to remain unfinished or undecided; be delayed:Let that matter hang until our next meeting.", "to linger, remain, or persist:He hung by her side, unwilling to leave.", "to float or hover in the air:Fog hung over the city.Synonyms: waft , hover , float , drift Antonyms: sink , settle", "to be oppressive, burdensome, or tedious:guilt that hangs on 's conscience.", "to remain in attention or consideration (often followed byonorupon):They hung on his every word.", "Digital Technology. freeze ( def 13 ) freeze ( def 13 ):That program hangs during launch, so I’ve never been able to use it.", "Fine Arts.to be exhibited:His works hang in most major museums.to have one's works on display:Rembrandt hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.", "to be exhibited:His works hang in most major museums.", "to have one's works on display:Rembrandt hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.", "Informal.to spend time somewhere or with someone; hang out hang out. hangout ."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["the way in which a thing hangs.", "Informal.the precise manner of doing, using, etc., something; knack :to get the hang of a tool.", "Informal.meaning or thought:to get the hang of a subject.", "Digital Technology. freeze ( def 38 ) freeze ( def 38 ).", "Nautical.loss of way due to adverse wind or current.a rake, as of a mast.", "loss of way due to adverse wind or current.", "a rake, as of a mast.", "the least degree of care, concern, etc. (used in mild curses and emphatic expressions as a euphemism fordamn):He doesn't give a hang about those things."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb phrase", "List Items": ["to hold fast; cling to.to continue with effort; persevere :If you can hang on for a month longer, you will be eligible for the bonus.to be sustained to the point of danger, tedium, etc.:coughs that hang on for months.to keep a telephone line open:Hang on, I'll see if she's here.to wait briefly; keep calm.", "to hold fast; cling to.", "to continue with effort; persevere :If you can hang on for a month longer, you will be eligible for the bonus.", "to be sustained to the point of danger, tedium, etc.:coughs that hang on for months.", "to keep a telephone line open:Hang on, I'll see if she's here.", "to wait briefly; keep calm.", "Informal.to spend time in a certain place or in certain company:He hangs around with an older crowd.to linger about; loiter :They had stopped working and were just hanging around to talk.", "to spend time in a certain place or in certain company:He hangs around with an older crowd.", "to linger about; loiter :They had stopped working and were just hanging around to talk.", "Slang.to persevere : Alsohang in there.She has managed to hang in despite years of bad luck.", "to be reluctant to proceed or move forward:The older pupils went straight to the podium, but the younger ones hung back out of shyness.to refrain from taking action; hesitate :A forward pass would have been the best call, but the quarterback hung back because his last pass had been intercepted.", "to be reluctant to proceed or move forward:The older pupils went straight to the podium, but the younger ones hung back out of shyness.", "to refrain from taking action; hesitate :A forward pass would have been the best call, but the quarterback hung back because his last pass had been intercepted.", "to remain to be settled; be postponed:They will probably let the final decision hang over until next year.to be imminent or foreboding; threaten :Economic ruin hangs over the town.", "to remain to be settled; be postponed:They will probably let the final decision hang over until next year.", "to be imminent or foreboding; threaten :Economic ruin hangs over the town.", "to suspend by placing on a hook, peg, or hanger.to cause or encounter delay; suspend or slow the progress of:The accident hung up the traffic for several hours.to break a telephone connection, as by replacing the receiver on the hook:She received an call, but the party hung up when she threatened to call the police.to cause a hang-up or hang-ups in:The experience hung her up for years.", "to suspend by placing on a hook, peg, or hanger.", "to cause or encounter delay; suspend or slow the progress of:The accident hung up the traffic for several hours.", "to break a telephone connection, as by replacing the receiver on the hook:She received an call, but the party hung up when she threatened to call the police.", "to cause a hang-up or hang-ups in:The experience hung her up for years.", "hangout ."]}]