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hang on

hang on


verb 
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb hold on tightly: to hold on tightly to something

2. intransitive verb keep going: to persist in an endeavor in spite of obstacles or difficulties

3. transitive verb cling to somebody: to cling to somebody in a possessive or dependent way

4. intransitive verb wait: to wait or show patience for a short time
Hang on a minute while I find out.

5. transitive verb listen closely to somebody: to listen attentively to what somebody says
hanging on his every word

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