Pronunciation: /hæŋ ɒn/
verb to wait or hold on; to continue to hold onto something
A1 Hang on to the railing while walking down the stairs.
A2 Hang on tight to the handlebars when riding a bike.
B1 Hang on a minute, I need to grab my keys before we leave.
B2 Hang on to your hat, it's going to be a bumpy ride.
C1 Hang on to your dreams, no matter what obstacles come your way.
C2 Hang on for dear life as the roller coaster takes a sharp turn.
adverb used to ask someone to wait or stop for a moment
A1 Hang on, I need to tie my shoe before we go.
A2 Hang on a minute, I'm almost finished with this task.
B1 Can you hang on for a moment while I find the information you need?
B2 Hang on a second, I just need to grab my keys before we leave.
C1 I'll need you to hang on for a few minutes while I finish this important call.
C2 Please hang on a moment, I'm in the middle of an important discussion.
formal Please hang on for a moment while I transfer your call to the appropriate department.
informal Hang on a sec, I'll be right back with your order.
slang Hang on, dude, I'm almost done with this game.
figurative Sometimes we just need to hang on and trust that things will get better eventually.
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