Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hang-on

phrasal verb
/hæŋ ɔn/
Definition
To grip or hold something tightly or to wait for a short period.
Examples
  • Please hang-on while I grab my coat.
  • He had to hang-on to the railing to keep his balance.
Meaning
Hang-on can mean to physically hold onto something or to ask someone to wait briefly.
Synonyms
  • Hold on
  • Wait