hold onto someone/something
phrasal verb with hold verb uk/həʊld/ us/hoʊld/ held | held
C2 紧紧抓住，抱牢
to hold something or someone firmly with your hands or your arms
Hold onto the rope and don't let go. 紧紧抓住那条绳子别松手。
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- He tried to get away, but she held onto him tightly.
- He was finally rescued after holding onto the side of the boat for about 20 minutes.
- The old woman climbed slowly up the stairs, holding onto the rail.
- She held onto her bag firmly and refused to let go.
- She was holding onto the dog's lead with one hand and the bicycle with the other.