hold to

The phrase 'hold to' is commonly used to express adherence, loyalty, or commitment to various principles, beliefs, or standards.

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Definition

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(common)To adhere firmly to a belief, decision, or principle.

Example

She holds to the idea that honesty is the best policy.

B2General

(common)To maintain or keep a promise, agreement, or standard.

Example

He held to his promise to finish the project on time.

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(common)To continue to follow or uphold a particular course of action or policy.

Example

The company holds to strict safety protocols.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hold to":

hold with hold in hold onto hold it hold down hold it in hold over hold on hold tight hold the phone hold it down hold together take hold lay hold of hold out hang on hang tight on hold hold off hold the ring hold up hold onto your hat hold the fort cling to hold good hold back hold time hold one's piss hold one's water hold one's pee hold the stage stand by get hold of holding pattern hold one's breath hold my beer hold hostage hold someone's hand heave to hold fire hold one's jaw hold forth hang one on stand fast hold one's fire hang ten holding time hold a mirror to hang upon wait on stick to stand on hold in contempt grab handle stay on stand with keep at hole up hand it to keep in stand for hang with