hold to something phrasal verb (see also hold)

1. if you hold to a belief, principle, promise etc, you believe it or behave according to it:
He admitted he did not hold to the traditional view of God.

2. hold somebody to something to make someone do what they have promised:
‘I’ll ask him tomorrow.’ ‘OK, but I’m going to hold you to that.’

3. hold somebody to something British English to prevent your opponent in a sports game from getting more than a particular number of points:
Norway held Holland to a 2–2 draw.

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hold to
hold (someone) to (something)
to make someone act on a promise or agreement.
They're holding him to the exact terms of the contract.

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hold to something
hold (someone) to (something)
to make someone act on a promise or agreement.
They're holding him to the exact terms of the contract.

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hold to
See: HOLD ON TO.
To continue to hold or keep; hold tightly.
When Jane played horse with her father, she held on to him tightly.

The teacher said that if we believed something was true and good we should hold on to it.

The old man held on to his job stubbornly and would not retire.

1b. To stay in control of.
Ann was so frightened that she had to hold on to herself not to scream.
Contrast: LET GO.
2. To continue to sing or sound.
The singer held on to the last note of the song for a long time.

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hold someone to
hold (someone) to (something)
to make someone act on a promise or agreement.
They're holding him to the exact terms of the contract.

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hold someone to something
hold (someone) to (something)
to make someone act on a promise or agreement.
They're holding him to the exact terms of the contract.

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