Hang on

(무언가를) 단단히 잡다.

To grip or hold something firmly, often for safety or support.

안전하거나 지지하기 위해 무언가를 단단히 잡는 것을 의미합니다.

Explanation

To describe the action of holding onto something tightly, especially in situations where stability or security is needed, such as during movement or in challenging conditions.

특히 움직이거나 어려운 상황에서 안정성과 안전을 위해 무언가를 꽉 잡는 행동을 나타냅니다.

Examples

Dialogue

A: The ride is about to start. Are you ready?

B: Yeah, I’ll hang on tight to the handlebar.

A: Good idea. It looks like it’s going to be a wild ride.

B: I know. I don’t want to fall off!

A: 놀이기구가 곧 시작해. 준비됐어?

B: 응, 손잡이를 꽉 잡을 거야.

A: 좋은 생각이야. 엄청 격렬할 것 같아.

B: 맞아. 떨어지고 싶지 않거든!

Sentences

Hang on to the railing while climbing the stairs to avoid slipping.

계단을 오를 때 미끄러지지 않도록 난간을 단단히 잡으세요.

The bus turned sharply, so I had to hang on to the seat to keep my balance.

버스가 급회전해서 균형을 잡으려고 좌석을 꽉 잡아야 했다.

He told her to hang on to the rope while crossing the river.

그는 그녀에게 강을 건널 때 밧줄을 꽉 잡으라고 말했다.

The storm was so strong that we had to hang on to the tent poles to keep it from flying away.

폭풍이 너무 강해서 텐트 기둥이 날아가지 않도록 단단히 잡아야 했다.

Make sure you hang on securely during the roller coaster ride.

롤러코스터를 탈 때 단단히 잡고 있는지 확인하세요.