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I . hang on VB intr

1. hang on (wait briefly):

hang on! inf

2. hang on (hold on to):

hang on tight

segurar-se firme

to hang on to sth

segurar-se em a. c.

II . hang on VB trans insep

1. hang on (depend upon):

2. hang on (give attention):

ouvir atentamente

to hang on sb's every word

ouvir atentamente cada palavra dita por alguém

Usage examples with hang on

hang on! inf

hang on tight

segurar-se firme

to hang up on sb

desligar na cara de alguém

to hang on to sth

segurar-se em a. c.

to hang on sb's every word

ouvir atentamente cada palavra dita por alguém

to hang by/on/from sth

estar pendurado por/em a. c.

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

So hang on tight, kids, and bone up on those scout-tastic survival skills. grist.org

The trial eventually ends -- and the defendant is off to hang on a meat hook with piano wire or some such. spectator.org

But cling wrap also manages to hang on to metal -- which conducts electricity and so would eliminate a difference in charge -- and glass, and itself. www.gizmodo.com.au

Hang on, that's too clever to be a clanger. www.universityworldnews.com

In the second task, each opponent has to hang on a water hose, with water falling over their head. en.wikipedia.org

And a change machine would be a handy fix for those of us too cool to hang on to their nickels and dimes. www.redandblack.com

They can go hang on a banana tree. www.nzherald.co.nz

I suspect many employers will take the ill-will and hang on to the $2,000. prospect.org

In this new visual economy, it is futile for marketers to hang on to the notion of control and stringent brand guidelines. www.marketingmagazine.co.uk

Ok, so my accountant is the greatest accountant ever but hang on, the guys as dull as dishwater. www.bbc.co.uk

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