hang on

/hæŋ ɑn/

/hæŋ ɒn/

Other forms: hung on; hanging on; hangs on; hanged on

Definitions of hang on

1. verb

   fix to; attach
   synonyms: append, tack, tack on, tag on

   types:

   subjoin

   add to the end

   type of:

   attach

   cause to be attached
2. verb

   be persistent, refuse to stop
   synonyms: hang in, hold on, persevere, persist

   types:

   obstinate

   persist stubbornly

   ask for it, ask for trouble

   persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble

   plug, plug away

   persist in working hard

   follow, stick to, stick with

   keep to

   type of:

   bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold

   keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
3. verb

   hold the phone line open
   “Please hang on while I get your folder”

   synonyms: hold on, hold the line

   type of:

   await, expect, look, wait

   look forward to the probable occurrence of