Hang On (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Fix to; attach; "append a charm to the necklace".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

• Hang on the customized nameplate to your newly purchased picture frame.
• She tried to hang a delicate silver pendant on the chain of her grandmother's antique necklace.
• It was a breeze to hang a crystal drop on her earring and fix it securely.
• You need a pair of needle-nose pliers to hang this quirky airplant holder on the keychain.
• A hook was needed to hang the miniature family crest on the trophy belt.

Synonyms

• Tag On
• Tack
• Tack On
• Append

Hypernyms

• Attach

Hyponyms

• Subjoin

Meaning ²

Be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Persevere
• Hold On
• Persist
• Hang In

Hypernyms

• Continue
• Preserve
• Carry On
• Uphold

Hyponyms

• Plug Away
• Obstinate
• Stick With
• Stick To
• Follow
• Plug
• Ask For It
• Ask For Trouble

Meaning ³

Hold the phone line open; "Please hang on while I get your folder".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Hold The Line
• Hold On

Hypernyms

• Look
• Wait
• Await