Phrasal Verb: hand, hang, hold

hand (or give) things out means give to each person (e.g. We will hand out the invitations at the door.)
hand something down means give something used to somebody else (e.g. I handed my old comic books down to my little cousin.)
hand something in means submit (e.g. I have to hand in my essay by Friday.)
hand something over means give (e.g. The police asked the man to hand over his wallet and his weapons.)
hand up means end a phone call (e.g. He didn’t say goodbye before he hung up.)
hang in means stay positive (e.g. Hang in there. I’m sure you’ll find a job very soon.)
hang on means wait a short time (e.g. Hang on while I grab my coat and shoes!)
hang out means spend time relaxing (e.g. Instead of going to the party we are just going to hang out at my place.)
hold on
means wear a short time (e.g. Please hold on while I transfer you to the Sales Department.)

hold onto somebody/ something means hold firmly using your hand or arms (e.g. Hold onto your hat because it’s very windy outside.)
hold somebody/ something back (e.g. I had to hold my dog back because there was a cat in the park.)
hold somebody/ something up means rob (e.g. A man in a black mask held the bank up this morning.)
hold something back (e.g. Jamie held back his tears at his grandfather’s funeral.)
hold up a person, a place etc. means delay (e.g. Don’t wait for me. I don’t want to hold you up)

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