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
