CEFR A2

hang on

phrasal verb

Meaning

To wait for a short period of time, or to hold onto something tightly.

Examples

Hang on while I find my keys.
She had to hang on to the railing because the boat was rocking so much.

Synonyms: wait, hold on, pause, stand by

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hang on (A2)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /hæŋ ɒn/

Definition

To wait for a short period of time, or to hold onto something tightly.

Examples

Hang on while I find my keys.
She had to hang on to the railing because the boat was rocking so much.
If you hang on for just a minute, I will be ready to leave.

How to Use hang on

hang on to (phrasal verb): To keep or retain something. — "I decided to hang on to my old books instead of selling them."
hang on a second (idiom): A polite request for a very short wait. — "Hang on a second, I need to grab my coat."

Synonyms of hang on

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