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":

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