hold on to (Meaning)
hold on to
to maintain a grasp on something, to maintain possession of or adherence to, to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested, wait, to maintain a condition or position, wait entry 1 sense 1a, to keep a hold
Synonyms & Antonyms of hold on to
hold on to Sentence Examples
- Please hold on to my hand while we cross the street.
- I need to hold on to the railing as I climb the stairs.
- The child held on to her mother's skirt as they walked through the crowd.
- The climber held on to the rock face with all his might.
- I hold on to the hope that one day I'll find true love.
- The team held on to their lead despite the pressure from the opposition.
- He held on to his dreams even during the toughest times.
- I couldn't hold on to the money for long, it burned a hole in my pocket.
- The song held on to the top of the charts for several weeks.
- I hold on to the belief that everything happens for a reason.
FAQs About the word hold on to
to maintain a grasp on something, to maintain possession of or adherence to, to await something (such as a telephone connection) desired or requested, wait, to
have, hold, keep, cherish, hang on to, cultivate, maintain, remember, bear, entertain
reject, part (with), disregard,forget, decline, refuse, drop, deny, ignore, overlook
Please hold on to my hand while we cross the street.
I need to hold on to the railing as I climb the stairs.
The child held on to her mother's skirt as they walked through the crowd.
The climber held on to the rock face with all his might.
