1. (verb) grasp, hold on
hold firmly
Synonyms: dig, apprehend, hang on, persevere, savvy, hang in, stop, keep, persist, grok, hold on, compass, get the picture, comprehend, grasp, hold the line
2. (verb) hold on, stop
stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments
Synonyms: block up, stop over, halt, hang on, hang in, give up, arrest, block off, hold back, end, finish, keep, lay off, turn back, grasp, hold the line, break off, break, block, stop, blockade, hold on, bar, cease, barricade, persist, discontinue, contain, persevere, kibosh, intercept, terminate, quit, check
3. (verb) persevere, persist, hang in, hang on, hold on
be persistent, refuse to stop
Synonyms: hang on, run, stay, keep, die hard, append, hang in, tack, persist, hold on, tag on, tack on, prevail, persevere, remain, endure, grasp, stop, hold the line
4. (verb) hang on, hold the line, hold on
hold the phone line open
Synonyms: append, hold the line, hang on, tag on, hang in, tack, keep, persist, persevere, hold on, stop, tack on, grasp
5. (verb) keep, hold on
retain possession of
Synonyms: go along, keep on, stop, hang on, go on, keep, restrain, hold back, observe, persist, save, hold, hold on, prevent, hang in, retain, persevere, keep back, sustain, maintain, keep open, hold the line, grasp, celebrate, hold open, preserve, proceed, continue, stay fresh
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Synonyms for hold on 
