hold on

verb

1. to maintain a firm grasp

   she held on with all her strength

2. to continue or persist
3. foll by to to keep or retain

   hold on to those stamps as they'll soon be valuable

4. to keep a telephone line open

interjection

1. informal.
   stop! wait!

Example Sentences

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said she was “shocked” by the nomination, saying it reaffirmed the need for the Senate to hold on to its constitutional duty of providing “advice and consent.”

From Salon

Cavendish was famed during his career for beating younger and stronger riders to the line based on the timing of his attacks and how long he could hold on to high levels of power.

From BBC

At its most brilliant and spectral, beauty helps us hold on.

From Los Angeles Times

Sam Darnold has had five interceptions in the last two games, even though his Vikings have held on to win.

From Los Angeles Times

All the souvenirs I got from that summer — I held on to them for forever.

From Los Angeles Times

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