hang off

hang off(
hahng
 
af
)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. colgar de
Bert was hanging off the edge of the cliff, and he surely would have died if it weren't for Jim.Bert colgaba del borde del acantilado y seguramente habría muerto de no haber estado Jim.
b. tender de (clothing)
If you hang your shirt off the balcony, it should dry pretty quickly.Si tiendes tu camisa del balcón, debe de secarse bastante rápido.
a. estar atento a
The boy scouts were hanging off every word as their scoutmaster told the ghost story.Los niños exploradores estaban atentos a cada palabra mientras el líder contaba el cuento de fantasmas.
b. estar pendiente de
The audience hung off every note that came from Miles's horn.El público estaba pendiente de cada nota que salía de la trompeta de Miles.
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