Meaning of the word "hold on" in English

What does "hold on" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hold on

US /hoʊld ˈɑːn/

UK /hoʊld ˈɑːn/

to wait for a short time

Example:

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Please hold on a moment while I check.

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Can you hold on? I'm almost ready.

Synonym:

wait hang on bear with me

to keep a firm grip on something

Example:

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Hold on tight to the railing.

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She told him to hold on to the rope.

Synonym:

grip clutch grasp

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

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

persevere endure persist

used to tell someone to wait or stop

Example:

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Hold on! I need to grab my keys.

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Hold on, that's not what I meant.

Synonym:

wait stop hang on

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