hold the line

短语

不挂断, 坚定不移

发音

AU

词形变化

held the line holding the line holds the line 三单 holds the line holding the line 现在分词 held the line 过去式 held the line 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To firmly maintain one's viewpoint, principles, or situation; to refuse to change one's practices or plans.

    习语

词汇关系

动词

同义词 2

hang on hold on

上位词 8

look wait expect maintain preserve await conserve keep up

词源

Probably an allusion to a line of soldiers remaining steadfastly in position during combat.

来源：wiktionary