verb to wait or hold on; to continue to hold onto something
adverb used to ask someone to wait or stop for a moment
Used to ask a patient to wait before proceeding with a medical procedure or treatment.
Used in the context of a computer or software application freezing or taking a long time to respond.
Used to encourage a teammate to hold on to a lead or maintain their position.
Used by pilots to inform air traffic control that they need to delay their landing or takeoff.
Used to ask a customer to wait for a moment while their issue is being resolved.
In the context of a writer, 'hang on' may be used when asking for more time to gather thoughts or information before continuing with a piece of writing.
A psychologist may use 'hang on' when asking a client to pause before continuing with a discussion or exercise during a therapy session.
A doctor may use 'hang on' when needing to consult with a colleague or review additional information before making a medical decision or diagnosis.
A teacher may use 'hang on' when needing to address a classroom management issue before continuing with a lesson or activity.
An engineer may use 'hang on' when needing to double-check calculations or consult with a team member before proceeding with a project.