Cari
to hold on
[phrase form: hold]
01
tunggu, tahan
to tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily
Contoh-contoh
The referee instructed the athletes to hold on while they reviewed the video replay.
Wasit memerintahkan atlet untuk menunggu sambil mereka meninjau rekaman ulang video.
I need to take this call; can you hold on for a moment?
Saya perlu menerima telepon ini; bisakah kamu tunggu sebentar?
02
bertahan, tetap kuat
to continue a course of action despite the difficulties or dangers
Contoh-contoh
The marathon runner felt exhausted but managed to hold on and finish the race.
Pelari maraton merasa kelelahan tetapi berhasil bertahan dan menyelesaikan balapan.
The rescue team encouraged the trapped miners to hold on as they worked to free them.
Tim penyelamat mendorong para penambang yang terjebak untuk bertahan sementara mereka bekerja untuk membebaskan mereka.
03
berpegang, memegang erat
to continue to keep a firm grip or physical contact with something or someone
Contoh-contoh
She told her child to hold on to the railing while climbing the stairs.
Dia menyuruh anaknya untuk berpegangan pada pegangan tangga saat menaiki tangga.
The hiker had to hold on to the rock ledge to avoid falling.
Pendaki harus berpegangan pada tebing batu untuk menghindari jatuh.
04
tunggu sebentar, menunggu
to maintain a connection during a phone call, typically while waiting for someone to return or provide information
Contoh-contoh
Please hold on, I'll transfer you to the right department.
Tolong tunggu sebentar, saya akan mentransfer Anda ke departemen yang tepat.
Can you hold on for a moment? I need to consult with my supervisor.
Bisakah Anda menunggu sebentar? Saya perlu berkonsultasi dengan supervisor saya.
05
memegang, menyimpan
to maintain possession of something
Contoh-contoh
He decided to hold on to his old car instead of buying a new one.
Dia memutuskan untuk mempertahankan mobil lamanya alih-alih membeli yang baru.
It's wise to hold on to valuable collectibles for potential future value.
Bijaksana untuk mempertahankan koleksi berharga untuk nilai potensial di masa depan.
