Hold to Meaning in English
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
HOHLD too, HOHLD tuh, HOHLD tih
hˈəʊld/ /tˈuː
HOHLD too
Definition
To continue believing in an idea, promise, or rule, or to stay loyal to it. Often used when someone does not change their mind even when pressured.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or semi-formal. Common collocations: 'hold to your word', 'hold to a promise', 'hold to a belief'. It often implies some resistance or difficulty. Not used for physical holding—use 'hold on to' for that meaning.
Spanish: mantenerse fiel a - cumplir con - apegarse aPortuguese (BR): manter-se fiel a - cumprir com - apegar-se aPortuguese (PT): manter-se fiel a - cumprir com - apegar-se aChinese (Simplified): 坚持 - 遵守 - 信守Chinese (Traditional): 堅持 - 遵守 - 信守Hindi: पालन करना - टिके रहना - मजबूती से माननाArabic: يتمسك بـ - يلتزم بـ - يوفي بـBengali: আঁকড়ে থাকা - প্রতিশ্রুতিতে দৃঢ় থাকাRussian: придерживатьсяJapanese: 守り抜く - 固く守るVietnamese: giữ vững - kiên định vớiKorean: 지키다 - 고수하다Turkish: sadık kalmak - bağlı kalmakUrdu: قائم رہنا - وفادار رہناIndonesian: memegang teguh - berpegang pada
Example Sentences
She always holds to her promises.
basic
We must hold to our beliefs even when it is difficult.
basic
He held to his decision despite criticism.
basic
Can you really hold to your word when things get tough?
natural
Some traditions are hard to hold to in the modern world.
natural
They wanted him to change his mind, but he held to his story.
natural