hold together
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
remain in a stable or functional state despite difficulties
Literally: physically grasp multiple things as one
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The team will hold together until the new manager is hired.
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “hold together” mean?
remain in a stable or functional state despite difficulties Literally: physically grasp multiple things as one
Is “hold together” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.