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Definition hold together in British English

hold together phrasal verb

[intransitive/transitive] phrasal verb
1

to remain in one piece and not break apart, or to make something do this

Example

The trousers were held together with a safety pin.

Synonyms and related words
maintain withstand stabilize
2

to stay together and continue to have a good relationship in a difficult situation

Example

How can any family hold together under these circumstances?

Example

I was trying to hold my marriage together.

Synonyms and related words
be an item be seeing someone carry on
Definition hold together in British English