hang in To persevere: decided to hang in despite his illness. hold on 1. To maintain one's grip; cling. 2. To continue to do something; persist. 3. To wait for something wanted or requested, especially to keep a telephone connection open.

"hang in there!" **Don't give up. Keep on going** "hang on" **Wait. Hold on for a minute.** --This is usually said when someone is busy for a minute but they want to add something else to what they are saying or need to say.

Hang in has a meaning not to give up hope and hold on has a meaning to wait