hold tight
To hold onto something securely or closelyTo hold onto something securely or closely.
» Tom held Mary tight.
Том крепко обнял Мэри. — sharptoothed
Том крепко держал Мэри. — sharptoothed
Том міцно тримав Мері. — deniko
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2 senses(literally)To hold onto something securely or closely.
Hold tight to that vase, and don't drop it.
Hold tight to me: the bus is going round a sharp bend.
hold firmly, usually with one's hands
(figuratively)To remain patient, until a specified event occurs.
Hold tight, I will go and look for your orders in our back room.
Examples
44 sentencesTom held Mary tight.
Том міцно тримав Мері. — deniko
ruТом крепко обнял Мэри. — sharptoothed
Hold on tight.
Тримайся міцно. — deniko
ruДержись крепко. — marafon
Don't let go. Hold on tight.
Не відпускай. Тримайся міцно. — deniko
I want to hold you tight.
Hold me tight and don't let me go.
Forms
holds tight, holding tight, held tight, held tight| Base form | hold tight · to hold tight |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | holds tight |
| Present participle | holding tight |
| Past simple | held tight |
| Past participle | held tight |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
9 synonymsLessons 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