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English to English verb
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hold firmly |  | source: wordnet30
| 2 |
stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments |  | Example: Hold on a moment!
source: wordnet30
| 3 |
be persistent, refuse to stop |  | Example: he persisted to call me every night The child persisted and kept asking questions
source: wordnet30
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hold the phone line open |  | Example: Please hang on while I get your folder
source: wordnet30
| 5 |
retain possession of |  | Example: Can I keep my old stuffed animals? She kept her maiden name after she married
source: wordnet30
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