hold together

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

Adjust the salt, acid, pepper, and olive oil when the bread is tender, thoroughly seasoned, and still holding together. — Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

The designer showed off a cheeky chartreuse green bikini in a completely sheer cover-up that was held together with string. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

The organization holds together through shared purpose, outward-looking measures, and the personal stake each person has in contributing to outcomes. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Had the Speedwell held together, the story of European settlement in North America might have looked vastly different. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for hold together

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