hang on

[hang-on, -awn] / ˈhæŋˌɒn, -ˌɔn /

VERB

continue, endure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cling go on grasp hold on hold out persevere persist

WEAK

be tough carry on clutch grip hold fast remain

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease give up leave let go quit stop

Example Sentences

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Hastings nailed him: "I got him at the knees, slid down to his boots and managed to hang on."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

But now she's making repayments and thinking, "hang on a minute, this isn't the price of a coffee".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Additional fresheners, car mats and other supplies hang on the wall behind him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

As long as the labor market remains relatively stable, consumers should be able to hang on.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

As the silo begins to rise with a fearsome roar, I hang on to the scaffolding for dear life.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman