hang in

verb

hung in; hanging in; hangs in

intransitive verb

informal : to refuse to be discouraged or intimidated : to keep going, trying, or working in a difficult situation
… did not hang in long enough to win even a battle.Marvin E. Frankel
Hoping to hang in until some series he works on runs five years and makes him $50 million in syndication …Chris Chase
often used in the phrase hang in there
If there was ever a mismatched couple it was this one, but the children begged them to hang in there.Joseph Wambaugh
If she hung in there long enough, he would change. It just took a lot of patience with a little reasoning.Gloria Naylor

Examples of hang in in a Sentence

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One of the paintings hanging in his foyer shows a starkly white naked body, arms extended upward against a black background. Andrew Moore, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 But analysts as well as current and former senior officials told ABC News that more than the fate of Ukraine could hang in the balance, and the effects of the engagement are likely to have a significant impact across many of the nation's most significant relationships. Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2025 At 16 inches in diameter, the size is perfect for windows, side doors, or hung in pairs on double-door entryways. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2025 President Donald Trump's mug shot, one of the most infamous photos of the president that became a symbol of defiance for Trump and his supporters, now proudly hangs in the hallway outside the Oval Office. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hang in

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hang in was in 1966

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“Hang in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20in. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

hang in

verb
informal
: to refuse to be discouraged or frightened
Hang in there, kid! Don't quit.

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