hold on
verb
held on; holding on; holds on
2
: to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested
broadly
: wait
see also hold on to
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
Recent Examples on the Web
The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
He's currently being held on $250,000 cash-only bond.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
After Williamson's free throws, Brunson responded with a driving layup and Deuce McBride, who had 14 points, hit four free throws in the final 16 seconds to ensure the Knicks held on.
—CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025
Scoot to the side and just hold on and count the fence posts.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
He's currently being held on $250,000 cash-only bond.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
After Williamson's free throws, Brunson responded with a driving layup and Deuce McBride, who had 14 points, hit four free throws in the final 16 seconds to ensure the Knicks held on.
—CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025
Scoot to the side and just hold on and count the fence posts.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hold on
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20on. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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