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to hold on
[phrase form: hold]
01
to tell someone to wait or pause what they are doing momentarily
02
to continue a course of action despite the difficulties or dangers
03
to continue to keep a firm grip or physical contact with something or someone
04
to maintain a connection during a phone call, typically while waiting for someone to return or provide information
05
to maintain possession of something
Example
Hold on!
The referee instructed the athletes to hold on while they reviewed the video replay.
The teacher told the students to hold on while she checked their answers.
Hold on, I need to tie my shoelaces before we continue our walk.
Can you hold on for a moment?
