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to hang on
[phrase form: hang]
01
to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment
Examples
The doctor asked the patient to hang on while they reviewed the test results.
02
to unfairly blame someone for something
Examples
You ca n't hang the mistake on me; I was n't even in the office that day.
03
to persist and refuse to give up, especially in difficult or challenging situations
Examples
Despite the setbacks, he decided to hang on and continue pursuing his dream.
04
to remain on the line during a phone call, typically while waiting for someone to become available to talk
Examples
Can you please hang on for a moment?
05
to be dependent on something
Examples
Their success hangs on the outcome of the upcoming negotiation.
06
to grasp or hold onto something tightly for balance or to prevent falling
Examples
Hang on tight, the roller coaster is about to take off!
07
to pay close attention on something
Examples
I need to hang on to every word of the lecture to understand the complex concepts being discussed.
08
to stay in a state of waiting until a specific event or outcome occurs
Examples
We 've been hanging on for the test results, and it's making us quite anxious.
09
to last longer than expected
Examples
The flu hung on for weeks, making recovery challenging.
