to keep something or someone that is important or useful: I held onto the tech shares after the stock market fell because I knew they would recover. You should hold on to her, she's too good to lose to a competitor. (Definition of hold on to/onto sth/sb from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) C1. Browse.
In addition to Tuberville's hold, a half dozen promotions below the four-star rank are still being held up by Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) over "those nominees' stances or actions relating to
Add to word list. C2. to hold something or someone firmly with your hands or your arms: Hold onto the rope and don't let go. Fewer examples. He tried to get away, but she held onto him tightly. He was finally rescued after holding onto the side of the boat for about 20 minutes.
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, in a rebuke to the United States which has repeatedly blocked ceasefire calls in the
Before the meeting, investors were betting on rate cuts beginning by the second half of next year. Now they are increasing expectations to two quarter-point cuts in the first half of the year with
Voting by a majority of six to three, the Bank's monetary policy committee (MPC) left interest rates unchanged at 5.25% for a third consecutive time. Borrowing costs remain at the highest level
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