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  1. 1 to keep something that is an advantage for you; to not give or sell something to somebody else You should hold on to your oil shares. She took an early lead in the race and held on to it for nine laps.
  2. 2 to keep something for somebody else or for longer than usual I'll hold on to your mail for you until you get back.
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