hang on
(wait or stop for a short time)
- Can you hang on a minute? I’ll be right back.
- Hang on. I’ll be with you in a moment!
- Hang on, I’m not ready yet.
(hold or grip tightly)
- Hang on to that rope and don’t let go; I will lift you up.
- He nearly fell off the cliff, but managed to hang on until help came.
(depend on)
- Everything hangs on the outcome of this negotiation.
- The success of the economy hangs on how the government manages it.