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to hang on
[phrase form: hang]
01
to ask someone to wait briefly or pause for a moment
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.
02
to unfairly blame someone for something
03
to persist and refuse to give up, especially in difficult or challenging situations
Example
The team 's determination to hang on during the tough match paid off with a late goal.
The entrepreneur 's ability to hang on through tough times led to the success of the business.
In times of adversity, it 's essential to hang on and keep moving forward.
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?
Just hang on for a few seconds while I check that information for you.
The receptionist asked the caller to hang on as she transferred the call to the appropriate department.
05
to be dependent on something
Example
The success of the project hangs on the cooperation of all team members.
Their success hangs on the outcome of the upcoming negotiation.
The team 's victory is hanging on the performance of their star player.
06
to grasp or hold onto something tightly for balance or to prevent falling
Example
Hang on tight to the rope while I lower you down into the cave.
Hang on tight, the roller coaster is about to take off!
07
to pay close attention on something
08
to stay in a state of waiting until a specific event or outcome occurs
Example
We 'll have to hang on a bit longer to hear the final decision.
I 'm just going to hang on here until the bus arrives.
He could n't hang on any longer and left the waiting room.
09
to last longer than expected
Example
The memory of the accident hung on in her mind, causing anxiety.
The flu hung on for weeks, making recovery challenging.
The bad weather hung on for the entire weekend, ruining outdoor plans.
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.
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