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to wait for a short time, typically in a difficult or unpleasant situation
Just hold on a minute, I'm almost there.
Just hold on a minute, I'm almost there.
She told me to hold on while she checked the information.
She told me to hold on while she checked the information.
This phrasal verb is often used in situations where someone needs to be patient or wait for a short period of time.
to continue to do something or to continue in a situation, even when it is difficult
The company will hold on to its market share despite the competition.
The company will hold on to its market share despite the competition.
In a business context, 'hold on' can mean to maintain a position or situation.
Remember that 'hold on' is often used in informal situations, while 'hold onto' is used in more formal situations.
When using 'hold on' as a phrasal verb, make sure to use the correct preposition 'on'.
The phrasal verb 'hold on' originated from the Old English words 'hold' and 'on', which have been used in various forms since the 9th century.
Be careful not to confuse 'hold on' with 'hold onto', which has a slightly different meaning.