1
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the ancient beliefs still held on in remote mountain villages
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2
as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
hold on a minute—it's not your turn
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The offensive line was called for holding on the first play of 11-on-11s.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2024
Listen to this article Loading your audio article The city Department of Investigation has opened a joint probe of the disturbing death of a woman held on Rikers Island who contracted a severe medical condition possibly caused by an allergic reaction to medication.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 31 July 2024
The ceremony, held on July 29 at a private members’ club in lower Manhattan, honored the prestigious agents in eight categories.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 July 2024
Billboard Italia Women in Music will be held on Sept. 16 at Milan’s Teatro Manzoni, one of the most prestigious theaters in the city.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 30 July 2024
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2024
Listen to this article Loading your audio article The city Department of Investigation has opened a joint probe of the disturbing death of a woman held on Rikers Island who contracted a severe medical condition possibly caused by an allergic reaction to medication.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 31 July 2024
The ceremony, held on July 29 at a private members’ club in lower Manhattan, honored the prestigious agents in eight categories.
—Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 July 2024
Billboard Italia Women in Music will be held on Sept. 16 at Milan’s Teatro Manzoni, one of the most prestigious theaters in the city.
—Billboard Italy, Billboard, 30 July 2024
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“Hold on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20on. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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