Αναζήτηση
to hold on
[phrase form: hold]
01
to tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily
Example
Hold on!
The referee instructed the athletes to hold on while they reviewed the video replay.
The teacher told the students to hold on while she checked their answers.
02
to continue a course of action despite the difficulties or dangers
Example
The soldiers had to hold on through the harsh conditions of the winter campaign to secure victory.
The medical team asked the patient to hold on just a little longer while they prepared for surgery.
The rescue team encouraged the trapped miners to hold on as they worked to free them.
03
to continue to keep a firm grip or physical contact with something or someone
Example
The child held on tightly as the swing went higher and higher.
04
to maintain a connection during a phone call, typically while waiting for someone to return or provide information
Example
Can you hold on for a moment?
I 'll hold on while you check if he 's available to speak.
Please hold on, I 'll transfer you to the right department.
05
to maintain possession of something
Παράδειγμα
Hold on!
The referee instructed the athletes to hold on while they reviewed the video replay.
The teacher told the students to hold on while she checked their answers.
Hold on, I need to tie my shoelaces before we continue our walk.
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