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to hold something tightly or carefully so that you do not drop it or do not fall
Hold on to the seat in front when we go round the corner.
Hold onto your bag, won't you?
to not lose something, or to not let someone else have it
Hold on to the instructions in case you have any problems.
to continue feeling or believing something
I always held on to the belief that one day he would succeed.
to stop someone from leaving you or from doing what they want
A mother can't hold on to her children for ever.
