hang on Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb fix to; attach
    tack on; tack; tag on; append.
    • append a charm to the necklace
  2. verb be persistent, refuse to stop
    persevere; hold on; hang in; persist.
    • he persisted to call me every night
    • The child persisted and kept asking questions
  3. verb hold the phone line open
    hold the line; hold on.
    • Please hang on while I get your folder

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