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- See:
- hang
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phrase |
| definition 1: |
to cling tightly to something.
Hang on to the railing! It's slippery here.The train is going to move, so hang on.- synonyms:
- cling, hold on
- similar words:
- grip, hold, stick
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| definition 2: |
(informal) to wait for a short time.
Hang on. There is someone at the door.Hang on a minute. I'll be right back.- synonyms:
- bide, hold on, wait
- similar words:
- abide, hold, pause
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| definition 3: |
to retain something.
Hang on to your ticket. You will need it later.She hung on to the hope of winning the championship.- synonyms:
- hold on
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| definition 4: |
(informal) to remain on the telephone line.
Hang on a moment while I connect you to someone who can help you.- synonyms:
- hold on
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| definition 5: |
to persevere in a difficult situation, or fight to survive or remain conscious.
They considered divorce, but they decided to hang on until their children were older.Try to hang on until we get can you to the hospital.- similar words:
- hold on
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| definition 6: |
to listen very attentively to.
She hangs on to her husband's every word. |
| related words: |
hold out, linger |
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