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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
hold on to something
▪ I. ˌhold ˈon (to sth/sb) | ˌhold ˈon to sth/sb derived
no passive to keep holding sth/sb
•Hold on and don't let go until I say so.
•He held on to the back of the chair to stop himself from falling.
•It's very windy— you'd better hold on to your hat.
Main entry: ↑holdderived
▪ II. ˌhold ˈon to sth | ˌhold ˈonto sth derived
1. to keep sth that is an advantage for you; to not give or sell sth to sb else
• You should hold on to your oil shares.
• She took an early lead in the race and held on to it for nine laps.
2. to keep sth for sb else or for longer than usual
• I'll hold on to your mail for you until you get back.
Main entry: ↑holdderived
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