hold securely

Frequency: 7.09.2 per million words

to hold something in a way that it is safe and will not fall

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Examples (20)

  • Please hold the baby securely.
  • The child held his mother's hand securely as they crossed the busy street.
  • Make sure to hold the rope securely so it doesn't slip.
  • Make sure the knot will hold the rope securely before you climb.
  • She held the document securely in her briefcase.
  • The clamp was designed to hold the two pieces of wood securely together.
  • The climber held onto the rock securely.
  • Always fasten your seatbelt to hold you securely in place during the flight.
  • Can you hold this box securely while I open the door?
  • The packaging must hold the delicate items securely during transit.
  • He needed to hold the delicate antique securely.
  • He adjusted his grip to hold the heavy box securely as he carried it upstairs.
  • Always hold the steering wheel securely with both hands.
  • This bracket will hold the shelf securely to the wall.
  • The bird was held securely in the rescuer's gentle hands.
  • Despite the strong winds, the bird managed to hold onto the branch securely.
  • They held their position securely against the strong winds.
  • The government promised to hold the sensitive data securely from cyber threats.
  • The clamp will hold the pieces securely together.
  • Can you hold this ladder securely for me while I reach the top shelf?