hold on

US /hoʊld ˈɑːn/
UK /hoʊld ˈɑːn/
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1.

to wait for a short time

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Please hold on a moment while I check.
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Can you hold on? I'm almost ready.
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waithang onbear with me
2.

to keep a firm grip on something

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Hold on tight to the railing.
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She told him to hold on to the rope.
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gripclutchgrasp
3.

to survive or continue to exist, especially in a difficult situation

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We just need to hold on a little longer.
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Despite the challenges, they managed to hold on.
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persevereendurepersist
1.

used to tell someone to wait or stop

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Hold on! I need to grab my keys.
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Hold on, that's not what I meant.
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waitstophang on
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holdhold inon holdhold offno holds barredhold out forhold back