hang on

to hold tightly.

• She hung on to his arm as they walked.
• Two girls were hanging on to Tom's arms.

to depend.

• It hangs on your decision.
• Everything hangs on his answer.
• My promotion hangs on his decision.
• His life hangs on the judge's decision.
• The game's outcome hangs on his performance.

to wait.

• Now, hang on a second.
• Can you hang on a second?
• You must be tired, but hang on 'til 3.
• Please hang on. I'll put him on the phone.
• We're a bit busy at the moment. Can you hang on a minute?
• Aah! Hang on a minute!