hold on
verb- To grasp or grip firmly. · Hold on tightly to the railing.
- To keep; to store something for someone. · Hold on to my umbrella while I ride the roller coaster.
- To retain an advantage. · I'm holding on to my trump cards until I really need them.
- Wait a short while. · Hold on while I get my coat.
- To remain loyal. · He didn't give up his fandom when others did; he held on.
- To persist.
From the library
Suppose she grew so tired and cramped that she could hold on no longer!
He catches you only for your wool, or your milk, but he lays hold on me for my very life.”
Sherlock Holmes, you may look for your tramp, and while you are finding him we will hold on to our man.
“What rank did he hold on board?”
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