hold the fort
hold the fort · holds the fort · held the fort · holding the fort
die Stellung halten
To assume or take responsibility, especially in another's absenceTo assume or take responsibility, especially in another's absence.
Meaning
2 sensesTo assume or take responsibility, especially in another's absence.
die Stellung halten
To maintain a secure position.
Translations
3 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
to assume or take responsibility:
Forms
holds the fort, holding the fort, held the fort, held the fort| Base form | hold the fort · to hold the fort |
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| 3rd person singular | holds the fort |
| Present participle | holding the fort |
| Past simple | held the fort |
| Past participle | held the fort |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle