hold together

phrasal verb

held together; holding together; holds together

1

: to stay joined together or in one piece

The empire held together for many decades.

2

: to cause (something) to stay joined together or in one piece

The coach hopes to hold the team together for at least one more season.

The box was held together by a strong glue.

Examples of hold together in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some rabbis cite the challenge of holding together congregations during times of heightened political divisions and growing tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. —Luis Andres Henao, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026

It's been less than 24 hours since Kylie Jenner hit the red carpet for the premiere of The Moment, and the mom-of-two is once again turning heads—this time, thanks to a boob cutout top held together by tiny hook-and-eye closures. —Emma Banks, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026

They are being held together at an immigration lockup in Dilley. —Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026

Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese Editors appreciated the smoothness and creaminess of this Cheddar, which held together nicely and carried a strong sharp bite til the end. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for hold together

• altogether
• aether
• gether
• heather
• leather
• nether
• tether
• weather
• wether
• whether