Hold on

verb

To wait or stop momentarily. Usually used when someone wants another person to wait.

Hold on, I'll go and get my coat.
Visual representation of "hold on" - To wait or stop momentarily. Usually used when someone wants another person to wait.

Often appears as...

  • hold on a second
  • hold on a minute
verb

To continue to believe in or adhere to an idea or principle.

Despite the challenges, we need to hold on to our dreams.
Visual representation of "hold on" - To continue to believe in or adhere to an idea or principle.

Often appears as...

  • hold on to hope
  • hold on to your belief
verb

To physically keep a grip on something.

Hold on to the railing as you go down the stairs.
Visual representation of "hold on" - To physically keep a grip on something.

Often appears as...

  • hold on to the railing
  • hold on to my hand
verb

To manage to deal with or persist in a difficult situation.

Times are tough but we have to hold on.
Visual representation of "hold on" - To manage to deal with or persist in a difficult situation.

Often appears as...

  • hold on in tough times
  • hold on during crisis
phrasal verb

To keep or save something for future use.

You should hold on to your old photographs; they might be valuable one day
Visual representation of "hold on" - To keep or save something for future use

Often appears as...

  • hold on to memories
  • hold on to your money
verb

To wait or stop momentarily. Usually used when someone wants another person to wait.

Hold on, I'll go and get my coat.
Visual representation of "hold on" - To wait or stop momentarily. Usually used when someone wants another person to wait.

Often appears as...

  • hold on a second
  • hold on a minute
verb

To continue to believe in or adhere to an idea or principle.

Despite the challenges, we need to hold on to our dreams.
Visual representation of "hold on" - To continue to believe in or adhere to an idea or principle.

Often appears as...

  • hold on to hope
  • hold on to your belief
verb

To physically keep a grip on something.

Hold on to the railing as you go down the stairs.
Visual representation of "hold on" - To physically keep a grip on something.

Often appears as...

  • hold on to the railing
  • hold on to my hand
verb

To manage to deal with or persist in a difficult situation.

Times are tough but we have to hold on.
Visual representation of "hold on" - To manage to deal with or persist in a difficult situation.

Often appears as...

  • hold on in tough times
  • hold on during crisis
phrasal verb

To keep or save something for future use.

You should hold on to your old photographs; they might be valuable one day
Visual representation of "hold on" - To keep or save something for future use

Often appears as...

  • hold on to memories
  • hold on to your money
Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "hold on"
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Urgent Interruption

Used when you need someone to pause immediately, often for safety or quick decisions.

Illustration for Urgent Interruption
Hold on! You're about to drop that!
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Polite Request

Softens a command, making it more of a courteous request to wait.

Illustration for Polite Request
Could you hold on a minute while I finish?
LampPro Tip 1/2

Urgent Interruption

Used when you need someone to pause immediately, often for safety or quick decisions.

Illustration for Urgent Interruption
Hold on! You're about to drop that!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Polite Request

Softens a command, making it more of a courteous request to wait.

Illustration for Polite Request
Could you hold on a minute while I finish?
LampPro Tip 1/2

Urgent Interruption

Used when you need someone to pause immediately, often for safety or quick decisions.

Illustration for Urgent Interruption
Hold on! You're about to drop that!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Polite Request

Softens a command, making it more of a courteous request to wait.

Illustration for Polite Request
Could you hold on a minute while I finish?
Visual representation of the word "Hold on"

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