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hold on

verb

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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Synonyms & Antonyms for hold on

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

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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

First Known Use of hold on

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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Dictionary Entries near hold on

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

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