hold on (Meaning)

Wordnet

hold on (v)

hold firmly

stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments

be persistent, refuse to stop

hold the phone line open

retain possession of

hold on Sentence Examples

  1. Hold on tight to the rope as we swing across the canyon.
  2. Can you hold on for a moment while I find my keys?
  3. The elevator held on to the cable for dear life as it descended rapidly.
  4. The doctor asked the patient to hold on while he stitched up the wound.
  5. Hold on, don't panic!
  6. I'm coming to your rescue.
  7. The mother held on to her child's hand as they walked through the crowded street.
  8. Hold on to your dreams, no matter how difficult it may seem.
  9. The pitcher held on to the ball for an eternity, anticipating the perfect pitch.
  10. Hold on, I'm almost finished assembling this puzzle.

FAQs About the word hold on

hold firmly, stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments, be persistent, refuse to stop, hold the phone line open, retain possession of

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

end, conclude, terminate, expire, terminate, pass, die (down), wind up, close, die

Hold on tight to the rope as we swing across the canyon.

Can you hold on for a moment while I find my keys?

The elevator held on to the cable for dear life as it descended rapidly.

The doctor asked the patient to hold on while he stitched up the wound.