hold on
verb
held on; holding on; holds on
2
: to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested
broadly
: wait
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Examples of hold on in a Sentence
the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
hold on a minute—it's not your turn
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On this postcard-perfect corner of Canada’s northeastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador that’s slammed by wind and waves, cod-fishing communities hold on to their distinctive settler history.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
He was held on a $100,000 bond.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The trades involve picks in the 2026 WNBA draft, which will be held on April 13.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
He was held on a $100,000 bond.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The trades involve picks in the 2026 WNBA draft, which will be held on April 13.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20on. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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