Hold On (A Little Longer)
WordNet
verb
(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"