hang onto
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
to keep
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They hang onto all these kinds of thing, and insist that only what offers contact and touch is a thing that is.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hang onto” mean?
to keep
Is “hang onto” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.