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Hold on

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To grasp or grip firmly.

    "Hold on tightly to the railing."

  2. 2
    be persistent, refuse to stop wordnet
  3. 3
    To keep; to store something for someone. idiomatic

    "Hold on to my umbrella while I ride the roller coaster."

  4. 4
    stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments wordnet
  5. 5
    To retain an advantage. idiomatic

    "I'm holding on to my trump cards until I really need them."

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  1. 6
    hold the phone line open wordnet
  2. 7
    Wait a short while. idiomatic

    "Hold on while I get my coat."

  3. 8
    hold firmly wordnet
  4. 9
    To remain loyal. idiomatic

    "He didn't give up his fandom when others did; he held on."

  5. 10
    retain possession of wordnet
  6. 11
    To persist. idiomatic

    "This trade held on for many years."

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