Meanings
to grasp something firmly or to wait for a moment.
کسی چیز کو مضبوطی سے پکڑنا یا ایک لمحے کے لیے انتظار کرنا۔
پکڑنا
pakarna
Common Collocations
- hold on tight
- hold on a second
- hold on to your dreams
Example Sentences
Hold on to your phone tightly while walking.
چلتے وقت اپنا موبائل فون مضبوطی سے پکڑیں۔
Chalte waqt apna mobile phone mazbooti se pakrein.
Can you hold on for a minute?
کیا آپ ایک منٹ کے لیے رک سکتے ہیں؟
Kya aap ek minute ke liye ruk sakte hain?
He told me to hold on during the tough times.
اس نے مجھے مشکل وقت کے دوران رکنے کا کہا۔
Usne mujhe mushkil waqt ke doran rukne ka kaha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of holding your breath, then waiting for the right moment to breathe again.
Picture someone tightly holding onto a rope while waiting for their turn to climb.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "hold on" — to grasp or maintain a grip on something, to wait briefly
First known use: 20th century
The phrase 'hold on' has been used informally in English for decades, encouraging patience or retention.