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1
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
- the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
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2
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
- hold on a minute—it's not your turn
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of hold on was in the 13th century
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