hold on

/hˈəʊld ˈɒn/

/hˈoʊld ˈɑːn/

to hold on

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: hold]

to stop what one is doing, and wait

synonyms : stop

hold firmly

synonyms : grasp

to keep going or persevere in a situation that is difficult or dangerous

synonyms : hang in

hold the phone line open

synonyms : hang on

retain possession of

synonyms : keep

antonyms : lose

hold on

used for telling someone to stop or wait

*** something you say to show that you are surprised or confused about something and that you need rime to think about it for a short time

Examples

1. Hold on to your hat as the stock market zigs and zags!

2. She held on to me as though I were a port in a storm.

3. Please hold on for a moment while I check the information.

4. The government intends, by hook or by crook, to hold on to the land.