hold on
verb
held on; holding on; holds on
2
: to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested
broadly
: wait
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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In Monday’s series opener, the Giants drilled three first-inning home runs and held on for a narrow win.
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
It was later revealed that Torres had seven active arrest warrants, which he was processed for, and was held on an additional $215,000 bond.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
He is being held on a $1 million bond, Hoskin said.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
During his initial court appearance, he was ordered held on a $500,000 cash-only bond, meaning the whole amount must be paid in cash up front.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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Dennis Lin, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
It was later revealed that Torres had seven active arrest warrants, which he was processed for, and was held on an additional $215,000 bond.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
He is being held on a $1 million bond, Hoskin said.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
During his initial court appearance, he was ordered held on a $500,000 cash-only bond, meaning the whole amount must be paid in cash up front.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hold on
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20on. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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