hold on

(verb) hold firmly. Synonyms: grasp, hold on.

(verb) stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments. Synonyms: hold on, stop. Example: "Hold on a moment!."

(verb) be persistent, refuse to stop. Synonyms: persevere, persist, hang in, hang on, hold on. Examples: "He persisted to call me every night." "The child persisted and kept asking questions."

(verb) hold the phone line open. Synonyms: hang on, hold the line, hold on. Example: "Please hang on while i get your folder."

(verb) retain possession of. Synonyms: keep, hold on. Examples: "Can i keep my old stuffed animals?." "She kept her maiden name after she married."