Synonyms: hold on, hang in, hang on, persevere, persist
Definition: be persistent, refuse to stop
Usage: he persisted to call me every night; The child persisted and kept asking questions
Similar words: preserve, uphold, carry on, bear on, continue
Definition: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
Usage: preserve the peace in the family; continue the family tradition; Carry on the old traditions
Synonyms: hold on, hold the line, hang on
Definition: hold the phone line open
Usage: Please hang on while I get your folder
Similar words: expect, wait, look, await
Definition: look forward to the probable occurrence of
Usage: We were expecting a visit from our relatives; She is looking to a promotion; he is waiting to be drafted
Synonyms: tack, tack on, tag on, append, hang on
Definition: fix to; attach
Usage: append a charm to the necklace
Similar words: attach
Definition: cause to be attached