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to hang on
[phrase form: hang]
01
to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment
Example
The doctor asked the patient to hang on while they reviewed the test results.
Can you hang on for a moment?
02
to unfairly blame someone for something
Example
You ca n't hang the mistake on me; I was n't even in the office that day.
Do n't try to hang the failure on me; it was a team effort.
03
to persist and refuse to give up, especially in difficult or challenging situations
Example
Despite the setbacks, he decided to hang on and continue pursuing his dream.
She told herself to hang on even when things seemed impossible.
04
to remain on the line during a phone call, typically while waiting for someone to become available to talk
Example
Can you please hang on for a moment?
The receptionist asked the caller to hang on as she transferred the call to the appropriate department.
05
to be dependent on something
Example
Their success hangs on the outcome of the upcoming negotiation.
The company 's survival hangs on its ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
06
to grasp or hold onto something tightly for balance or to prevent falling
Example
Hang on tight, the roller coaster is about to take off!
In strong winds, it's crucial to hang on to your hat to prevent it from blowing away.
07
to pay close attention on something
Example
I need to hang on to every word of the lecture to understand the complex concepts being discussed.
During the important meeting, she hung on to every detail of the presentation.
08
to stay in a state of waiting until a specific event or outcome occurs
Example
We 've been hanging on for the test results, and it's making us quite anxious.
We 'll have to hang on a bit longer to hear the final decision.
09
to last longer than expected
Example
The flu hung on for weeks, making recovery challenging.
The bad weather hung on for the entire weekend, ruining outdoor plans.
