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Definition of Hang on
1. Verb. Fix to; attach. "Append a charm to the necklace"
Exact synonyms: Append, Tack, Tack On, Tag On
Generic synonyms: Attach
Specialized synonyms: Subjoin
Derivative terms: Appendage
Generic synonyms: Attach
Specialized synonyms: Subjoin
Derivative terms: Appendage
2. Verb. Be persistent, refuse to stop. "The child persisted and kept asking questions"
Exact synonyms: Hang In, Hold On, Persevere, Persist
Specialized synonyms: Obstinate, Ask For It, Ask For Trouble, Plug, Plug Away, Follow, Stick To, Stick With
Generic synonyms: Bear On, Carry On, Continue, Preserve, Uphold
Derivative terms: Perseverance, Perseveration, Perseveration, Persistence, Persistency, Persistent
Specialized synonyms: Obstinate, Ask For It, Ask For Trouble, Plug, Plug Away, Follow, Stick To, Stick With
Generic synonyms: Bear On, Carry On, Continue, Preserve, Uphold
Derivative terms: Perseverance, Perseveration, Perseveration, Persistence, Persistency, Persistent
3. Verb. Hold the phone line open. "Please hang on while I get your folder"
Exact synonyms: Hold On, Hold The Line
Category relationships: Telephone, Telephony
Generic synonyms: Await, Expect, Look, Wait
Entails: Call, Call Up, Phone, Ring, Telephone
Category relationships: Telephone, Telephony
Generic synonyms: Await, Expect, Look, Wait
Entails: Call, Call Up, Phone, Ring, Telephone
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hang On
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