hold together

1. To keep the component parts of something together. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hold" and "together." Here's a binder clip to hold your report together. I don't think glue will hold the figurine together for long.2. To cause a group of people to remain together. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hold" and "together." My aunt was the glue that held our family together. After she died, I hardly ever saw my relatives.3. To calm oneself down and begin to think or act appropriately. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "hold" and "together." I know you're stressed out, but you need to hold yourself together and get this report done! We need you to be focused, so hold yourself together!4. To be operational or functional. Based on the sounds it's making, I don't think the lawn mower is going to hold together for much longer.5. To fit together in a logical or sensible manner. I think they're lying because parts of their story just don't hold together.See also: hold, together

hold oneself together

Fig. to maintain one's calmness or sanity. I don't know if I can hold myself together through another horrible day like this one. I don't know how she held herself together through all her troubles.See also: hold, together

hold someone or something together

to keep a group of people or things together. She worked at two jobs in order to hold her family together. Our club was failing despite our efforts to hold it together.See also: hold, together

hold something together

to keep the parts of an object together. Hold this broken vase together until I get back with the glue. What can I use to hold this together?See also: hold, together

hold together

[for something] to keep from falling apart. Don't run the engine too fast because it won't hold together. Do you think that this book will hold together much longer?See also: hold, together

hold together

v.1. To keep something from falling apart: The paper clip held together the memos. The rubber band held the manuscript together. 2. To remain functional and whole: I'm surprised that old car is still holding together so well. I hope this computer holds together until I can afford a new one. My family has managed to hold together through some tough times.3. To maintain one's composure. Used reflexively: Hold yourself together. He held himself together after the accident.4. To be logically sound: Your explanation doesn't really hold together.See also: hold, together

单词	hold together
释义	hold together hold together vb (adverb) 1. to cohere or remain or cause to cohere or remain in one piece: your old coat holds together very well. 2. to stay or cause to stay united: the children held the family together. Translations juntarmantenerse juntosunir hold together hold together 1. To keep the component parts of something together. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hold" and "together." Here's a binder clip to hold your report together. I don't think glue will hold the figurine together for long.2. To cause a group of people to remain together. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "hold" and "together." My aunt was the glue that held our family together. After she died, I hardly ever saw my relatives.3. To calm oneself down and begin to think or act appropriately. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "hold" and "together." I know you're stressed out, but you need to hold yourself together and get this report done! We need you to be focused, so hold yourself together!4. To be operational or functional. Based on the sounds it's making, I don't think the lawn mower is going to hold together for much longer.5. To fit together in a logical or sensible manner. I think they're lying because parts of their story just don't hold together.See also: hold, together hold oneself together Fig. to maintain one's calmness or sanity. I don't know if I can hold myself together through another horrible day like this one. I don't know how she held herself together through all her troubles.See also: hold, together hold someone or something together to keep a group of people or things together. She worked at two jobs in order to hold her family together. Our club was failing despite our efforts to hold it together.See also: hold, together hold something together to keep the parts of an object together. Hold this broken vase together until I get back with the glue. What can I use to hold this together?See also: hold, together hold together [for something] to keep from falling apart. Don't run the engine too fast because it won't hold together. Do you think that this book will hold together much longer?See also: hold, together hold together v.1. To keep something from falling apart: The paper clip held together the memos. The rubber band held the manuscript together. 2. To remain functional and whole: I'm surprised that old car is still holding together so well. I hope this computer holds together until I can afford a new one. My family has managed to hold together through some tough times.3. To maintain one's composure. Used reflexively: Hold yourself together. He held himself together after the accident.4. To be logically sound: Your explanation doesn't really hold together.See also: hold, together FinancialSeeHoldThesaurusSeehold
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