Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
hold on | No | No | Yes | No |
call up | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hold on (noun) | call up (noun) |
---|---|
an order to report for military duty |
hold on (verb) | call up (verb) |
---|---|
be persistent, refuse to stop | recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection |
stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments | get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone |
hold the phone line open | bring forward for consideration |
hold firmly | call to arms; of military personnel |
retain possession of | cause to become available for use, either literally or figuratively |