phrasal verb

Hold on

No. 77 most commonLetter HInseparable

2Sections

Wait

Meanings

  • Wait (intransitive, International English)
  • To hold tightly (intransitive, International English)

Examples

  • Could you HOLD ON for a minute; she'll be free in a moment.
  • We HELD ON as the bus started to move.

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