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单词 hold on
释义

hold on

verb

held on; holding on; holds on

intransitive verb

1
a
: to maintain a condition or position : persist
b
: to maintain a grasp on something : hang on
2
: to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested
broadly : wait
Phrases
hold on to
: to maintain possession of or adherence to

Synonyms

  • abide
  • bide
  • continue
  • endure
  • hold up
  • keep up
  • last
  • perdure
  • persist
  • remain
  • run on
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Example Sentences

the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages hold on a minute—it's not your turn

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

hold on

verb

1
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • remain
  • last
  • continue
  • run on
  • persist
  • hold up
  • stay
  • endure
  • keep up
  • survive
  • stick around
  • abide
  • bide
  • linger
  • perdure
  • carry through
  • prevail
  • tarry

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • wind up
  • stop
  • die
  • pass
  • end
  • die (down)
  • finish
  • conclude
  • close
  • cease
  • terminate
  • leave off
  • quit
  • expire
  • discontinue
  • lapse
  • desist
  • moderate
  • abate
  • subside
  • let up
  • ebb
  • wane
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2
as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something hold on a minute—it's not your turn

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • wait
  • hold one's breath
  • stay
  • sit tight
  • bide one's time
  • cool one's heels
  • hang around
  • await
  • stick around
  • linger
  • remain
  • stand by
  • bide
  • expect
  • watch (for)
  • anticipate
  • tarry
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