1 (often with to) to keep (a grip on) (something): She held on to me to stop herself slipping; I couldn't hold on any longer, so I let go of the rope.
az: bərk durmaq; dözmək; davam gətirmək
ru: держаться
2 to stop or wait: Hold on – I'm not quite ready yet; The operator asked the caller to hold on while she connected him.
az: gözləmək
ru: подождать