hang on Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. 1 to hold fast; cling to; 2 persevere; 3 to wait briefly; 4 to keep a telephone line open Example Sentence If you can hang on for a month longer you will be eligible for the bonus. Synonyms hold fast; cling to; persevere Antonyms let go Hear It! Say It! Write It! hang on Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: