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[hold on] {v.}
1. To keep holding tightly; continue to holdstrongly.
As Ted was pulling on
the rope, it began to slip and Earlcried, "Hold on, Ted!"
Syn.: HANG ON. 2. To
wait and not hang up atelephone; keep a phone for later use.
Mr. Jones asked
me to holdon while he spoke to his secretary.
3. To keep on with a business
orjob in spite of difficulties.
It was hard to keep the store goingduring the
depression, but Max held on and at last met with success.
4. {informal} To wait
a minute; stop. - Usually used as a command.
"Hold on!" John's father said, "I
want the car tonight."
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