Dictionary
List of exercises
Exercises by level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
OK
Meaning of hold on in English
Pronunciation
US accent
How to pronounce hold on in American English, in context
▾
Use the controls below
to browse different examples of pronunciation.
UK accent
How to pronounce hold on in British English, in context
▾
Use the controls below
to browse different examples of pronunciation.
Verb
hold on
Definitions
1.
hold firmly
2.
stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments
Examples
« Hold on a moment! »
3.
be persistent, refuse to stop
Examples
« he persisted to call me every night »
« The child persisted and kept asking questions »
4.
hold the phone line open
Examples
« Please hang on while I get your folder »
5.
retain possession of
Examples
« Can I keep my old stuffed animals? »
« She kept her maiden name after she married »
Antonyms
lose
See also
withhold
retain