hold together

The phrase "hold together" can refer to maintaining unity, structural integrity, or coherence, often used in both literal and figurative contexts.

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Definition

B2Social

(common)To keep a group of people united and functioning harmoniously.

Example

Despite the challenges, she managed to hold the team together.

B2Physical

(common)To prevent an object or structure from breaking or falling apart.

Example

The tape holds the broken pieces together.

C1Logical

(common)To be coherent and make sense as a whole.

Example

His argument holds together well under scrutiny.

B2Emotional

(idiomatic)To manage or endure a challenging situation without losing composure.

Example

She struggled to hold together after the bad news.

Similar

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

hold in hold to hold with hang together hold onto stick together hold tight hold over hold down hold it in hold it hold good hold on hang tight hold the fort hold it down hang on cling to hold out take hold fit together come together hold up steady on hold the stage hold the phone stick to put together bear up coming together hold back hold onto your hat hold someone's hand tie that binds hold the ring prop up stand fast join hands stick with tie down