hang on
Meaning
- (figuratively, idiomatic, imperative) To wait a moment.
- (figuratively, idiomatic) To hold, grasp, or grip.
- (figuratively, idiomatic) To keep; to store something for someone.
- (figuratively, idiomatic) To pay close attention to, or regard with (possibly obsequious) admiration.
- (figuratively, idiomatic) To continually believe in something; to have faith in.
- (figuratively, idiomatic) To persevere.
- (figuratively, idiomatic) To depend upon.
- (figuratively, idiomatic) To weigh down or oppress.
- (figuratively, idiomatic) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hang, on.
Synonyms
depend on
pivot on
ride on
hinge upon
ride upon
tack on
depend upon
Translations
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