hold on
verb
held on; holding on; holds on
2
: to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested
broadly
: wait
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights.
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USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
So many of the best hold on well past their excellence’s expiration date.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Its most visible theme — the grim fight to hold on to a thin slice of home on a planet threatened by a changing climate — speaks more forcefully now, perhaps, than when the musical was initially developed.
—Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Halsey’s case information was not available in online court records as of Monday; jail records show she is being held on a charge of neglect of a dependent.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
After Miller's arrest, he was held on bail on a $25,000 bond.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024
The Tennessee location will not hold on to its title forever as the crown will return to the beaver's home state.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Blink-182 fans in Mexico held on to hope that the rock band’s bassist, Mark Hoppus, could overcome his health problems and perform the concerts scheduled for this weekend in the capital city.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
The nurses held on firmly as the building continued to shake.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
So many of the best hold on well past their excellence’s expiration date.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Its most visible theme — the grim fight to hold on to a thin slice of home on a planet threatened by a changing climate — speaks more forcefully now, perhaps, than when the musical was initially developed.
—Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Halsey’s case information was not available in online court records as of Monday; jail records show she is being held on a charge of neglect of a dependent.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
After Miller's arrest, he was held on bail on a $25,000 bond.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024
The Tennessee location will not hold on to its title forever as the crown will return to the beaver's home state.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
Blink-182 fans in Mexico held on to hope that the rock band’s bassist, Mark Hoppus, could overcome his health problems and perform the concerts scheduled for this weekend in the capital city.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
The nurses held on firmly as the building continued to shake.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20on. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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