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Definition hold to in British English

hold to phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to do what you have promised or decided

Example

The western democracies held to their policy of non-intervention.

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Example

She still holds to the view that violence is never justified.

3

to make someone do what they have promised or decided

Example

They didn't hold me to a month's notice.

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3.1

a friendly way of accepting an invitation or offer for a later date

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Example

Anyone appointed to this position should be held to the highest ethical standards.

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Definition hold to in British English