hold on

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hold on

Hold on while I tie my shoelaces.

Definition
  1. Verb (phrasal verb):
    • To retain possession of something; to keep: To continue to have or own something, not to let it go.
    • To wait or pause briefly: To ask someone to stop or wait for a short period of time.
    • To persist or continue despite difficulties: To endure or maintain one's effort or position.
    • To grip or grasp something firmly: To keep a secure physical hold on an object.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • Can you hold on to my keys while I swim? (Asking someone to keep possession of keys.)
    • Hold on a second, I need to tie my shoe. (Asking for a brief pause.)
    • You must hold on and not give up hope. (Encouraging persistence.)
    • Hold on tight to the railing. (Instructing to grip firmly.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Hold on to [something]": To keep or retain something, often an object, idea, or feeling.
    • It's hard to hold on to old traditions in a modern world.
  • "Hold on for dear life": To grip something extremely tightly, usually out of fear or necessity.
    • The passengers held on for dear life during the turbulent ride.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hold (verb): To have or keep in one's grasp; to contain.
  • Holdout (noun): A person who refuses to agree or give in.
Synonyms
  • Keep: To retain possession of.
  • Wait: To stay in place in expectation.
  • Persist: To continue steadfastly.
  • Grip: To seize firmly.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Hold back: To restrain or hesitate.
    • Don't hold back your opinion.
  • Hold up: To delay or to rob.
    • The accident held up traffic for hours.
  • Hold off: To delay or postpone.
    • Let's hold off making a decision until tomorrow.
Related Idioms
  • Hold your horses: A way of telling someone to be patient and wait.
    • Hold your horses! We're not ready to leave yet.
  • Hold the line: To maintain a position or wait on the telephone.
    • Please hold the line while I transfer your call.
hold on

Hold on while I tie my shoelaces.

Verb
  1. retain possession of
    • Can I keep my old stuffed animals?
    • She kept her maiden name after she married
  2. hold the phone line open
    • Please hang on while I get your folder
  3. be persistent, refuse to stop
    • he persisted to call me every night
    • The child persisted and kept asking questions
  4. stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments
    • Hold on a moment!
  5. hold firmly

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