Definition & Meaning of "hang on"

to hang on

[phrase form: hang]

to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment

to unfairly blame someone for something

to persist and refuse to give up, especially in difficult or challenging situations

to remain on the line during a phone call, typically while waiting for someone to become available to talk

to be dependent on something

to grasp or hold onto something tightly for balance or to prevent falling

to pay close attention on something

to stay in a state of waiting until a specific event or outcome occurs

to last longer than expected

Example

Can you hang on for a moment?

The doctor asked the patient to hang on while they reviewed the test results.

He told his team to hang on while he reviewed the final details of the project.

She told her friend to hang on while she finished a quick task.

Their success hangs on the outcome of the upcoming negotiation.

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