hang%20on

verb

1. 1

   To wait a moment.

   “Hang on. Let me check.”

2. 2

   To hold, grasp, or grip.

   “Hang on to the handle so you don't drop it.”

3. 3

   To keep; to store something for someone.

   “Hang on to my jacket until I get back.”

4. 4

   To pay close attention to, or regard with (possibly obsequious) admiration.

   “The audience hangs on his every word.”

5. 5

   To continually believe in something; to have faith in.

   “He's got a philosophy he hangs on to.”

6. 6

   To persevere.

   “Just hang on and keep going; this pain won't last forever.”