Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hold on | No | No | Yes | No |
uphold | No | No | Yes | No |
hold on (verb) | uphold (verb) |
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be persistent, refuse to stop | stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals |
stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments | support against an opponent |
hold the phone line open | keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last |
hold firmly | |
retain possession of |