hold on

hold on

verb

Definition of HOLD ON

1

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state <the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages>

Synonyms abide, bide, endure, hold on, hold up, keep up, last, perdure, persist, remain, run on

Related Words linger, stay, stick around, tarry; carry through, prevail, survive

Near Antonyms abate, die (down), ebb, let up, moderate, subside, wane

Antonyms cease, close, conclude, desist, die, discontinue, end, expire, finish, lapse, leave off, pass, quit, stop, terminate, wind up

2

to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something <hold on a minute—it's not your turn>

Synonyms await, bide, hold on, stay

Related Words hang around, linger, remain, stick around, tarry; stand by; anticipate, expect, watch (for)