hold on Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb hold firmly
   grasp.
   
2. verb stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments
   stop.
   
   • Hold on a moment!
3. verb be persistent, refuse to stop
   persevere; hang on; hang in; persist.
   
   • he persisted to call me every night
   • The child persisted and kept asking questions
4. verb hold the phone line open
   hold the line; hang on.
   
   • Please hang on while I get your folder
5. verb retain possession of
   keep.
   
   • Can I keep my old stuffed animals?
   • She kept her maiden name after she married

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