hang up on

Definition of hang up on in English English dictionary
hang on: To hold, grasp, or grip
Hang on to the handle so you don't drop it.
hang on: To wait a moment (usually imperative)
Hang on. Let me check.
hang on: To pay close attention
The audience hangs on his every word.
hang on: To keep; to store something for someone
Hang on to my jacket until I get back.
hang on: To continually believe in something; to have faith in
He's got a philosophy he hangs on to.
hang on: To persevere
Just hang on and keep going; this pain won't last forever.
hang on: fix to; attach; "append a charm to the necklace"
hang on: If you hang on to or hang onto something that gives you an advantage, you succeed in keeping it for yourself, and prevent it from being taken away or given to someone else. The British driver was unable to hang on to his lead The company has been struggling to hang onto its sales force
hang on: hold the phone line open; "Please hang on while I get your folder
hang on: If you ask someone to hang on, you ask them to wait or stop what they are doing or saying for a moment. Can you hang on for a minute? Hang on a sec. I'll come with you. = hold on
hang on: {f} persist, persevere, hold out; hold on to something
hang on: If one thing hangs on another, it depends on it in order to be successful. Much hangs on the success of the collaboration between the Group of Seven governments and Brazil. = depend
hang on: hold the phone line open; "Please hang on while I get your folder"
hang on: If you hang on to or hang onto something, you keep it for a longer time than you would normally expect. You could, alternatively, hang onto it in the hope that it will be worth millions in 10 years time In the present climate, owners are hanging on to old ships
hang on: If you hang on to or hang onto something, you hold it very tightly, for example to stop it falling or to support yourself. She was conscious of a second man hanging on to the rail. a flight stewardess who helped save the life of a pilot by hanging onto his legs He hangs on tightly, his arms around my neck. = cling
hang on: If you hang on, you manage to survive, achieve success, or avoid failure in spite of great difficulties or opposition. Manchester United hung on to take the Cup
hang on: be persistent, refuse to stop; "he persisted to call me every night"; "The child persisted and kept asking questions"