UK US hold on
— Phrasal Verb with hold({{}}/həʊld/ verb (held, held)
INFORMAL
► [I] to wait while someone else does something, especially when you are using the phone: »
Can you hold on? I'll try to connect you.
»Hold on, I'll be with you in a minute.
► [I] to continue to do something difficult while waiting for help: »
Can you hold on for just a few more minutes? Then you can take a break.
Financial and business terms. 2012.