Hold On definition

Hold On

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WordNet

(1) Be persistent, refuse to stop

"He persisted to call me every night"

"The child persisted and kept asking questions"

(2) Stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments

"Hold on a moment!"

(3) Hold the phone line open

"Please hang on while I get your folder"

(4) Hold firmly

(5) Retain possession of

"Can I keep my old stuffed animals?"

"She kept her maiden name after she married"

WiktionaryText

hold on

To hold, grasp, or grip.

Hold on tight to the railing.
To keep; to store something for someone.

Hold on to my umbrella while I ride the roller coaster.

To stay loyal.

He didn't give up his fandom when others were; he held on.