hold on

Frequency: 8.520.0 per million words

used to indicate the object of the grip or control, e.g., 'hold on someone', 'hold on power'

holdhold + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • He tightened his hold on her arm.
  • The CEO struggled to maintain her hold on the company.
  • She lost her hold on the wet rope and fell.
  • The ruling party is strengthening its hold on power.
  • Ancient traditions still have a strong hold on the community.
  • The child kept a firm hold on his father's hand in the crowd.
  • It was difficult to break the addiction's hold on him.
  • With this victory, the champion cemented her hold on the title.
  • The opposition's hold on the southern provinces is tenuous.
  • He has a surprisingly strong hold on the steering wheel for a new driver.