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hold on
verb
- to maintain a firm grasp
she held on with all her strength
- to continue or persist
- foll by to to keep or retain
hold on to those stamps as they'll soon be valuable
- to keep a telephone line open
interjection
- informal.stop! wait!
Example Sentences
It is thought that the decision was made in part to help Ukraine hold on to part of the Kursk region, to use as a bargaining chip in future negotiations.
I value my friendships far more than holding on to anything that doesn’t serve me.
The Clippers did see their lead sliced to seven points with 3:18 left in the fourth quarter after Jordan Clarkson made a three-pointer, but they held on for the win.
He was also 15-14 down and a leg away from an exit, but Littler broke Anderson's throw and then held on to secure his final place.
Batter Joe Root and fast bowler Mark Wood are also not among the 37 England-qualified players in the auction, which will be held on 24 and 25 November.
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