Hang On
American SlangDefinition
- A request to wait briefly or pause. - To hold tightly for support or safety. - To persist or endure; not give up. - To remain on a phone call while someone returns or transfers.
Examples
"Hang on a second—please stay on the line while I transfer you to tech support."
"Hang on tight to the railing; the stairs are icy."
"We just have to hang on through this rough patch and not give up."