Hold fast Meaning in English
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈfæst
HOHLD FAST
hˈəʊld/ /fˈɑːst
HOHLD FAHST
Definición
To grip something tightly, or to continue to believe or do something even when it is difficult.
Uso & Matices
Slightly formal or literary; often used metaphorically for perseverance ('hold fast to your values'). In physical contexts, can mean 'grip tightly'. Frequently appears in inspirational or religious texts.
Spanish: aferrarse - mantenerse firmePortuguese (BR): agarrar firme - manter-se firmePortuguese (PT): agarrar firme - manter-se firmeChinese (Simplified): 坚守 - 紧紧抓住Chinese (Traditional): 堅守 - 緊緊抓住Hindi: मज़बूती से पकड़ना - डटे रहनाArabic: التَّمَسُّك بقوة - الثباتBengali: কঠিনভাবে ধরে রাখা - দৃঢ়ভাবে আঁকড়ে ধরা - দৃঢ়ভাবে বিশ্বাস করাRussian: крепко держаться - твёрдо стоять на своёмJapanese: しっかりとつかむ - 固く守るVietnamese: giữ chặt - kiên trì giữ vữngKorean: 꽉 붙잡다 - 굳게 지키다Turkish: sıkı tutmak - sıkıca bağlı kalmakUrdu: مضبوطی سے تھامنا - پختہ قائم رہناIndonesian: berpegang teguh - memegang erat
Oraciones de Ejemplo
You must hold fast to the rope during the climb.
basic
She held fast to her beliefs despite criticism.
basic
The sailors held fast as the storm hit the ship.
basic
No matter what happens, hold fast to your dreams.
natural
Through tough times, he chose to hold fast rather than give up.
natural
If you hold fast, things usually work out in the end.
natural