Phrasal verbs H

• hand back
  • Return.
    "She read the article and then handed it back."
    
• hand down
  • Pass on (by tradition, inheritance...).
    "My clothes were handed down to me by my older sister."
    
• hand in
  • Submit (report, homework).
    "All application forms must be handed in before the end of the month."
    
• hand out
  • Distribute.
    "Samples will be handed out at the end of the demonstration."
    
• hand over
  • Give to someone in authority.
    "The boy was forced to hand over the mobile phone he had stolen."
    
• hang back
  • Be reluctant to do something.
    "All the children rushed towards the clown except one boy who hung back."
    
• hang on
  • Wait.
    "Hang on a minute. I'm nearly ready."
    
• hang on to
  • Keep a hold on something.
    "Be careful. Hang on to that rope and you'll be ok.
    
• hang out
  • Spend time in a particular place or with a group of friends.
    "Where does Danny hang out these days?"
    "Who does he hang out with?" 
    
• hang up
  • End a telephone conversation.
    "Please don't hang up. I haven't finished yet.
    




• head off
  • Start to go somewhere.
    "The group of tourists headed off to the train station."
    
• head for
  • Go towards or move in a certain direction.
    "We all started to shout because the boat was heading for the rocks."
    
• hit at
  • Aim a blow at something.
    The customer hit at the wasp with a newspaper."
    
• hit back
  • Retaliate; reply to an attack.
    "When he was attacked, the boy hit back with all his strength." 
    
• hit on/upon
  • Find unexpectedly or by inspiration.
    "As she watched the news she hit upon an idea for her new collection."
    
• hold off
  • Delay something until a later time.
    "Could you hold off your decision until after the meeting?
    
• hold on
  • Wait for a short time.
    "Hold on a moment please. I'll put you through to Mr. Brown."
  
  
  
  • Grip tightly.
    "She held on to the railing as she crossed the bridge."
    
• hold up
  • Show as a example.
    "The teacher held up the diagram for all to see."
    
• hook up
  • Fasten (a garment).
    "Can you help me to hook up my dress? It's a bit complicated."
    
• hook up (with)
  • Link broadcasting facilities.
    "Many networks are hooked up by satellite."
    
• hurry up
  • Be quick; act speedily.
    "Come on Harry. Hurry up! We're going to miss the bus!