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Wait in suspense? (4,2)

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I believe the answer is:

hang on

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'wait' is the definition.
(hanging on is a kind of waiting)

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(Other definitions for hang on that I've seen before include "Attend closely to - just a mo' (4,2)" , "Wait a mo', or hold tightly in suspense" , "Don't let go - wait a minute" , "Hold the line" , "Don't let go - just a mo'" .)

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