hold on
verb
held on; holding on; holds on
2
: to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested
broadly
: wait
Synonyms
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
Chavez is being held on $260,000 bail at the West County Detention Facility in Richmond.
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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
The town has a dedicated event for kids ages four to 14 at the main square of Buñol, held on the last Saturday of August, with the mini tomato battle going for about 30 minutes.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
The woman, who is being held on $100,000 bail, is expected to appear in court on June 4.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
He is being held on no bond and has pleaded not guilty.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
The town has a dedicated event for kids ages four to 14 at the main square of Buñol, held on the last Saturday of August, with the mini tomato battle going for about 30 minutes.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024
The woman, who is being held on $100,000 bail, is expected to appear in court on June 4.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
He is being held on no bond and has pleaded not guilty.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20on. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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