How to Pronounce "hold the fort"
expression
HOHLD thuh FORT
HOHLD thuh FAWT
Definition
To take care of things or be in charge temporarily while someone else is away.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɔɹt
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD thuh FORT
UK
HOHLD thuh FAWT
Listen in Context
Can you hold the fort while I go to lunch?
I will hold the fort until the manager returns.
Please hold the fort for a few minutes.
I need to step out for a call—can you hold the fort here?