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- See:
- hold
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| definition 1: |
to wait or stop.
Tell them to hold on. I'm not ready yet.Hold on! Don't eat that! It's moldy.- similar words:
- hang on
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| definition 2: |
to hold an object for the support or safety of one's body or because one does not want to lose the object.
She held on to the strap as she stood in the subway car.The child held on tight to her teddy bear.Hold on now, or you'll fall!- similar words:
- hang on
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| definition 3: |
to retain (something or someone) in one's employ, possession, or social relationship.
With the other companies offering higher wages, it's hard to hold on to workers.She couldn't hold on to her money because she was too fond of gambling.He had a few girlfriends, but he was never able to hold on to them.- similar words:
- hang on
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| definition 4: |
to remain on the telephone line.
Could you hold on a moment while I check that information for you?- similar words:
- hang on
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| definition 5: |
to keep oneself going; survive; endure.
Hold on, dad! The ambulance is here now; you're going to be all right!With so little food or fuel, I don't know how we held on through that winter. |
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