hold on

Meanings

• Phrasal verb

  To ask someone to wait or to temporarily stop an action.

  - "Please hold on a minute, I need to take this call."
  - "The traffic was so heavy that we had to hold on for hours."
  - "Can you hold on while I find the information you need?"

• Idiom

  To maintain a position or state, especially in a difficult or challenging situation.

  - "Despite all the setbacks, she held on and eventually succeeded."
  - "In the face of adversity, the team held on and won the game."
  - "He held on to his beliefs even when they were no longer popular."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

belock , hold tight , go on , last , remain , keep faith , keep , store , cool one's heels , hang on

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hold on
gone , mown , lawn , dawn , clown , town , brown , drown

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Variants

List of all variants of hold on that leads to same result
held on , held on to , hold on , hold on to , holding on , holding on to , holds on , holds on to , put a hold on , held out , held out on , hold out , hold out on , holding out , holding out on , holds out , holds out on , hang on a minute , hold on a minute , hold/hang on a minute , hang on a moment , hold on a moment , hold/hang on a moment , hold off on

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Etymology

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The phrase 'hold on' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'haldan,' which means 'to keep' or 'to hold.'

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'hold on' can also be used as an interjection to express surprise or disbelief.

2. In some dialects, 'hold on' can be used as a verb meaning 'to contain' or 'to have'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Patience: The ability to wait calmly and without complaining for something to happen.

2. Endurance: The power to continue or last, especially despite difficulty or adversity.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hold on' is often used to express determination, resilience, and perseverance. In music, it can be found in various titles and lyrics to convey a sense of urgency or waiting.

How to Memorize "hold on"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself physically holding on to something, like a rope or a branch.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the phrase 'hold on tight' to remember the meaning of 'hold on'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a person holding on to a buoy in the middle of the ocean.

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