Definition of "hang on" in English

Verb

1. To wait a moment.

   • Hang on. Let me check.

2. To hold, grasp, or grip.

   • Hang on to the handle so you don't drop it.

3. To keep; to store something for someone.

   • Hang on to my jacket until I get back.

4. To pay close attention to, or regard with (possibly obsequious) admiration.

   • The audience hangs on his every word.

5. To continually believe in something; to have faith in.

   • He's got a philosophy he hangs on to.

6. To persevere.

   • Just hang on and keep going; this pain won't last forever.

7. To depend upon.

   • Everything hangs on whether the boss agrees.

8. To weigh down or oppress.

9. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hang,‎ on.