hang back

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (intransitive) : To hesitate to act or move forward; to remain behind others, often due to reluctance, shyness, or caution. It describes a deliberate or involuntary holding back from joining an activity or group. Usage and Examples Verb : When the group entered the dark cave, the youngest child hung back near the entrance. Don't hang back —come and join the conversation! She ten...