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'hold on' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'hold on' with 19 example sentences.


hold on verb

: hold firmly

: stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments

: be persistent, refuse to stop

: hold the phone line open

: retain possession of


  • We held on tightly to the branch.
  • Don't let go. Hold on tight.
  • Don't close the gate. Just hold on.
  • Hold on a minute, please.
  • She held on to my hand tightly.
  • Hold on, someone is knocking at my door.
  • The monthly staff meeting is never held on Monday.
  • Is the staff meeting held on Monday?
  • Hold on to the rope.
  • Nobody knows how long the sick man can hold on.
  • Hold on. Just let me collect my thoughts.
  • Hold on. I'll check.
  • Hold on to the rail.
  • Unless it rains, the game will be held on Sunday.
  • Don't hang up, but hold on please.
  • I hope I can hold on to my job.
  • The party was held on May 22.
  • A dance will be held on Friday.
  • Nancy has a hold on her husband.
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