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.
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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.
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
The conference and the Kremlin’s ‘Direct Line’ call-in show are being held together this year, meaning that in addition to taking questions from journalists, the Russian president will also answer questions from members of the public.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
But Biya’s ability to hold together the historic multiethnic coalition has appeared severely weakened in recent years.
—Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Galaxy clusters are the most massive objects in the universe held together by gravity, containing galaxies, hot gas, and dark matter, offering clues on how cosmic structures form and evolve.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
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Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
The conference and the Kremlin’s ‘Direct Line’ call-in show are being held together this year, meaning that in addition to taking questions from journalists, the Russian president will also answer questions from members of the public.
—Keir Simmons, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
But Biya’s ability to hold together the historic multiethnic coalition has appeared severely weakened in recent years.
—Yonatan Morse, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
Galaxy clusters are the most massive objects in the universe held together by gravity, containing galaxies, hot gas, and dark matter, offering clues on how cosmic structures form and evolve.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hold together
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“Hold together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hold%20together. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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