What does "Hold on" mean?

grip tightly or wait

Synonym: wait Opposite: go

"Hold on" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

I can't hold on Oh daddy

— Peppa Pig S5E2

Just hold on.

— Breaking Bad S2E5

Hold on.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S3E22

Wait, wait. Hold on. Easy, little boy.

— Despicable Me Minions

This is the year five billion, and this is the day... Hold on...

— Doctor Who S1E1

No. Hold on!

— Encanto

Hold on, hold on.

— Euphoria S1E2

Excuse me, hold on a second.

— Friends S1E5

"Hold on" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 8 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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