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

Continue to toss in the vinegar water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just holds together in a solid mass when gently squeezed. —Ellen Gray, Saveur, 15 May 2025

Is this so different from the twin braids, the freckle, the scar, the shadow of an eyelash that, when held together, represent my own children? —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025

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, 10 May 2025

Or, do these pet names feel like the glue holding together something that hasn’t truly formed yet? 2. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

Rhymes for hold together

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