keep something and not give or sell it to anyone else
I think I'll hold on to my old phone for a bit longer.
hold on to — 2 meanings
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cling to beliefs
Despite all the criticism, she held on to her principles and refused to compromise.
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1. keep something and not give or sell it to anyone else
B1neutralspoken
to keep something and not let anyone else have it, often because it is valuable or important to you.
I think I'll hold on to my old phone for a bit longer.
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to continue believing or supporting an idea, belief, or attitude very strongly, especially when it is difficult to do so or when others disagree.
Despite all the criticism, she held on to her principles and refused to compromise.
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