hold on

verb

held on; holding on; holds on

Definition of hold on

intransitive verb

1a : to maintain a condition or position : persist

b : to maintain a grasp on something : hang on

2 : to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested broadly : wait

hold on to

: to maintain possession of or adherence to

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Examples of hold on in a Sentence

the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages hold on a minute—it's not your turn

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Dictionary Entries near hold on

hold no terror(s)

hold one's fire

hold one's liquor

hold one's nose

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The first known use of hold on was in the 13th century

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