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hold on vs hold the line

hold the line vs hold on

hold on and hold the line both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hold on No No Yes No
hold the line No No Yes No
As verbs, hold on and hold the line are synonyms defined as:
  • hold on and hold the line: hold the phone line open
Other synonyms of hold on include hang on.
hold on (verb) hold the line (verb)
be persistent, refuse to stop hold the phone line open
stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments hold the line on prices; keep the price of something constant
hold the phone line open
hold firmly
retain possession of
Difference between hold on and hold the line

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