| hand in |
To submit (report, homework) |
Please hand in your papers before Friday. |
| hand out |
To distribute |
Susan volunteered at the shelter where she handed out warm clothes. |
| Hand over |
To transfer control or possession |
The controls of the system were handed over to Mike. |
| Hang about |
loiter aimlessly, roam about |
The boys hanging about girls' hostel were rounded up by the police. |
| Hang on |
To wait |
Can you please hang on for a minute while I check for your details? |
| hang out |
To spend time in a particular place or with a group of friends |
Which pub does the team hang out at after the game? |
| hang up |
To end a phone conversation |
If you hang up now, I'll never speak to you again. |
| Head back |
To go back to a place from where you had initially started |
We headed back to the hotel after a long trek. |
| Help Out |
To provide someone with assistance in doing something |
When we were shifting, we did not know much trouble as my son's friends helped out a lot. |
| Hold against |
To think less of someone because of something they have done |
Suganya was awful to me when we were in school, but I don't hold any of it against her, but I don't think she has moved on. |
| hold on |
To wait |
Please hold on and a representative will answer your call. |
| Hold out |
resist |
When the robbers ran short of ammunition, they could no longer hold out. |
| Hold over |
postpone |
Most of the bills are held over till the next session of the Parliament. |
| Hold up |
To withstand |
You have to hold up to all kinds of judgement if you want to survive at this job. |
| hurry up |
To be quick, act speedily |
Hurry up and finish your lunch or we'll miss the train. |
