(informal, chiefly imperative) To wait, without attempting to address a challenging, alarming, or dangerous situation, until a later point in time. / To grasp tightly.

(of a firearm) To fail to fire immediately when the trigger is pulled. / (figuratively) To wait or hold back.

(firearms) The situation when a gun does not immediately fire when the trigger is pulled, but may fire shortly after.

plural of hang time

plural of hang fire

(idiomatic) Hesitate; hang back.

Alternative spelling of hang dog

plural of hanging participle

(idiomatic, intransitive) To remain strong-willed or brave, especially when experiencing duress or adversity.

present participle of hang fire