hang on
hang on
to wait a short time
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hang on synonyms
What's the difference between hang on / wait a moment / just a second / hold on / wait
to ask someone to wait briefly; often used in conversation
Hang on, I’ll be with you in a second.
polite request to wait for a short time
Wait a moment, please.
very short informal request to wait
Just a second, I’m coming.
request to wait, often on the phone or in conversation
Hold on, I need to check something.
general verb meaning to remain until something happens
Please wait here.
to stop briefly, usually in speech, action, or a process
Pause for a second before you answer.
to stay longer than necessary or delay leaving
He lingered at the door after saying goodbye.
to stay in a place without doing much while waiting
We had to wait around for an hour.
to remain in a place for a while, usually informally
Stick around after the meeting.
to make another person wait longer than expected
Sorry to keep you waiting.
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How to pronounce hang on and what this word means
hang on means hang on. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce hang on
/hæŋ ˈɒn/
hang on translation
hang on
hang on examples
Hang on a moment while I find my keys.
hang on transcription
/hæŋ ˈɒn/, /hæŋ ˈɑn/
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hang on meaning: what does it mean?
to wait a short time
hang on pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
hang on is pronounced as /hæŋ ˈɒn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
hang on definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Hang on a moment while I find my keys. Translation: Подождите минутку, пока я найду ключи.
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