hold fast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To stubbornly resist assault, pressure or opposition, either physically or mentally.
A formal command to a ship's crew to grasp and hold on to a solid fitting, such as ropes or rails, to avoid being swept overboard, especially during a storm.

hold fast holds fast holding fast held fast

A verbal phrase composed of the words: hold ("grasp", "grip") and fast ("resolutely", "steadfastly").

hold firm hold hard hold one's ground stand firm stand fast stand one's ground

let go leave go leave hold

stand fast

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