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10 Phrasal verbs used at the park

Phrasal Verb Meaning Examples
Hang out To spend time in a relaxed way, usually with friends
  • We love to hang out by the lake and have a picnic.
  • Let's hang out on the playground while the kids play.
  • They hang out at the park every Saturday afternoon.
  • He's hanging out with his friends near the basketball court.
  • She enjoys hanging out under the trees and reading a book.
Run around To move quickly and energetically in different directions
  • The children are running around and playing tag.
  • Let's run around and explore all the paths in the park.
  • They run around chasing after the Frisbee.
  • The dog loves to run around and fetch the ball.
  • We'll run around and enjoy the fresh air before it gets dark.
Set up To prepare or arrange something
  • Let's set up the picnic blanket under the shade.
  • We need to set up the volleyball net for the game.
  • They set up the stage for the outdoor concert.
  • He's setting up the barbecue for the cookout.
  • She set up a makeshift art station for kids to paint.
Pick up To collect or gather something from the ground
  • Can you pick up those trash bags and dispose of them properly?
  • We should pick up the litter we see along the trail.
  • They picked up fallen leaves to clear the path.
  • He picked up his dog's waste using a plastic bag.
  • She picked up some colorful stones as souvenirs.
Hang around To spend time in a place without any specific purpose
  • They like to hang around the park after school.
  • We'll just hang around the playground until it's time to leave.
  • She's hanging around near the fountain, waiting for her friends.
  • He's hanging around the skatepark, hoping to meet new people.
  • Let's hang around the park and enjoy the sunshine.
Go for To attempt or try to achieve something
  • Let's go for a jog around the park to get some exercise.
  • We can go for a picnic if the weather is nice.
  • They went for a hike on the nature trails.
  • He's going for a stroll with his dog in the evening.
  • She went for a swim in the lake to cool off.
Hang onto To hold onto something tightly
  • Hang onto the kite string so it doesn't fly away.
  • We need to hang onto our hats; it's windy today.
  • They hung onto the railing while walking down the stairs.
  • He hung onto his friend's hand as they crossed the bridge.
  • She hung onto her backpack while riding her bike.
Walk around To stroll or wander around a place on foot
  • Let's walk around the park and enjoy the scenery.
  • We walked around the lake and saw some ducks.
  • They're walking around the botanical gardens to admire the flowers.
  • He walked around the playground to find his lost ball.
  • She likes to walk around the park during her lunch break.
Play with To engage in recreational activities with something
  • They're playing with a frisbee in the open field.
  • We can play with the volleyball at the beach volleyball court.
  • He's playing with a remote-controlled car on the pavement.
  • She's playing with her dog on the grassy lawn.
  • Let's play with the soccer ball on the soccer field.
Sit around To remain seated in a place without much activity
  • They're just sitting around the picnic table chatting.
  • We'll sit around the campfire and roast marshmallows.
  • She sat around on the bench, enjoying the sunshine.
  • He's sitting around on the grass, reading a book.
  • Let's sit around the barbecue and wait for the food to cook.