Question 1

What does "hang off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To dangle or hang loosely from something, especially an edge or surface.

Question 2

How do you use "hang off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

A climber was hanging off the edge of the building, waiting to be rescued.

Question 3

Is "hang off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"hang off" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Used literally to describe things or people dangling from an edge or surface. In British English informal usage, 'hang off' can also mean 'stop' or 'wait a second', similar to 'hold off'. Not to be confused with 'hang on' which means to hold tightly.

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