Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase/word.

Wait

  1. hold out

  2. hold on

  3. hold back

  4. hold off
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hold on is the correct phrasal verb meaning to wait or pause temporarily. It's commonly used in everyday English when asking someone to wait briefly. The other options (hold out, hold back, hold off) have different meanings related to resisting or delaying.

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