hold on

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Definitions

Verb
hold firmly
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stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments; "Hold on a moment!"
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be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions"
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hold the phone line open; "Please hang on while I get your folder"
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retain possession of; "Can I keep my old stuffed animals?"; "She kept her maiden name after she married"