Hang Wait English Meaning Tells Moment Synonym British

Meaning: If someone tells you to hang on, they want you to wait for a moment.

• hang on Hang on a moment while I answer this call.
  
  
• hang on Let's hang on for a bit and see what else happens.
  
  

Variety: Thisis typically used in British and Australian English but may be used in other varieties of English too.