hang on

verb

Definition of hang onnext
1
as in to carry on

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2
as in to hold on

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Recent Examples of hang on Two van doors hang on the lobby walls, which serve as secret entrances to a speakeasy-like hidden bar and a stylish game room where employees gather to play Dungeons & Dragons. — Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025 According to the Old Farmer Almanac’s 60-day extended forecast, colder temperatures may hang on for a little longer in California. — Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 19 Mar. 2025 She’s never been so charming while doing so little — the audience hangs on every word. 55. — Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025 Gates had hung on Hamilton’s every word as a Seminoles assistant for eight years before leaving in 2019, from listening to his press conferences to taking notes on his laptop as Hamilton told stories in his office. — Andrew Greif, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hang on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang on
  1. carry on
  2. hold on
  3. keep up
  4. hang around
  5. dig in
  6. wait
  7. persevere
  8. stick around
Verb
  • Students from Central Academy transferring to the Eagle and Meridian academies would have the option of attending morning or afternoon instruction — or carrying on with full-day instruction.
    — Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The church and its outreach mission are still carrying on with partial services, led by Zervos, as well as Bible study, weddings and baptisms.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of carry on
Verb
  • Ukraine's Retreat from Russia’s Kursk Region Ukrainian forces have retreated from Russia's Kursk region, now holding on only to small areas near the border, according to Ukrainian military maps showing its withdrawal from Sudzha, the largest city ever captured by Ukraine on Russian soil.
    — Katya Soldak, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The German shorthaired pointer rounded out the top 10, holding on to its position from last year.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of hold on
Verb
  • For many, the hope is that UNC can match similar investments by peer institutions, such as UCLA and the University of Michigan, and keep up with the financial success of many schools within the rival SEC or Big Ten conferences.
    — Zachery Eanes, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Many viewers were no doubt scratching their heads trying to keep up and figure it all out, even as Jeff Probst explained on screen why certain people could not vote or draw at certain times.
    — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of keep up
Verb
  • The clouds will probably hang around much of the night with a low around 44.
    — Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Trumbull hung around in the third quarter and Tunaise drove in for a layup with less than a minute left to cut the lead to 42-35.
    — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of hang around
Verb
  • The image of the Hadids in Pennsylvania is not a new one: Gigi and Bella are horse girls, transplanted from the canyons of Malibu to the pastures of Bucks County, digging in the herb garden or swatting mosquitoes on Instagram Live.
    — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Last, but not least, the Cubs are getting some new and improved spring training digs in Mesa, Arizona.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of dig in
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  • But the longer the Jets wait, the more the cost of doing business will continue to increase.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In the movie, these figures are all here for the main event, the one fans have been waiting to see realized on screen.
    — Nick Romano, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of wait
Verb
  • Despite facing social ostracization, death threats, economic hardship and caste prejudice, the family perseveres and ultimately secures a landmark ruling.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Constrained by societal conventions that historically relegated women’s participation in sport to the periphery, female cricketers persevered.
    — Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of persevere
Verb
  • And, delightfully, the station wagon stuck around as well.
    — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
  • What Happens Next Harry & Meghan spent four weeks in the Top 10 globally on Netflix and only time will tell whether With Love can stick around for another week.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of stick around

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