Definition of hold together

hold togetherphrasal verb

giữ chặt lại với nhau

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The phrase "hold together" has its origins in Old English, where it was spelled "haldan trymð," which translates to "to hold a group of people united." The word "haldan" meant "to hold" or "to keep," while "trymð" referred to the grouping, coordination, or cooperation of individuals. In Middle English, the term "holde towgeder" emerged, which embodied the same meaning. The modern English usage, "hold together," can be traced back to the 16th century when it was commonly used to describe the binding and cohesiveness of physical objects such as wooden planks in ships or members of a community or group. The phrase "hold together" reflects the importance of unity, cohesion, and cooperation in various aspects of life, such as relationships, teams, organizations, and communities. It signifies the role of individuals to uphold the unity and cohesion of a group or entity, thereby embodying the values of collective responsibility, mutual support, and solidarity.

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to remain, or to keep something, united

duy trì hoặc giữ cho cái gì đó thống nhất

Example:
  • A political party should hold together.

    Một đảng phái chính trị phải đoàn kết với nhau.

  • It's usually the drummer who holds the band together.

    Thông thường, tay trống là người giữ cho ban nhạc đoàn kết.

to be logical or consistent

có tính logic hoặc nhất quán

Example:
  • Their case doesn't hold together when you look at the evidence.

    Khi xem xét bằng chứng, vụ án của họ không có căn cứ.

Related words and phrases

if a machine or an object holds together or something holds it together, the different parts stay together so that it does not break

nếu một máy móc hoặc một vật thể giữ chặt với nhau hoặc một thứ gì đó giữ chặt nó lại với nhau, các bộ phận khác nhau sẽ giữ chặt với nhau để nó không bị vỡ