Hang on: meaning, definitions and examples
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hang on
[ ˈhæŋ ɒn ]
wait
To wait for a short time; to pause or delay for a moment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Hang on a moment, I'll be right back.
- Hang on, I need to grab my keys before we leave.
Translations
Translations of the word "hang on" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aguentar
🇮🇳 रुकना
🇩🇪 durchhalten
🇮🇩 bertahan
🇺🇦 триматися
🇵🇱 wytrzymać
🇯🇵 持ちこたえる (もちこたえる)
🇫🇷 tenir bon
🇪🇸 aguantar
🇹🇷 dayanmak
🇰🇷 견디다
🇸🇦 تمسك
🇨🇿 vydržet
🇸🇰 vydržať
🇨🇳 坚持 (jiānchí)
🇸🇮 zdržati
🇮🇸 halda áfram
🇰🇿 шыдау
🇬🇪 გამაგრება
🇦🇿 dözmək
🇲🇽 aguantar
Etymology
The expression 'hang on' originated from the idea of physically hanging on to something for support or stability. Over time, it evolved to also include the concept of waiting or pausing. The phrase has been commonly used in English language since the 19th century.