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to hold something tightly or carefully so that you do not drop it or do not fall
Hold on tight everyone, the boat's getting ready to go.
to wait
We'll hold on another minute, then we'll have to go.
Can you hurry up in the bathroom, I can't hold on much longer.
to keep trying to win or succeed
Davenport held on for the win.
to manage to stay alive or continue to do something or deal with something in a difficult or dangerous situation
You just have to hold on until the ambulance arrives.
used for telling someone to stop or wait
Hold on! You forgot your card!
used for telling someone to listen or think
Hold on, that won't work.
Now hold on a minute! I never said that.
