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to cling
01
aferrarse a
to tightly hold on to someone or something
Transitive: to cling to sth
Ejemplos
In the storm, the ship's crew clung to the rails to avoid being swept away.
En la tormenta, la tripulación del barco se aferró a los pasamanos para evitar ser arrastrada.
02
aferrarse, pegarse
to grip or hold onto something tightly, making it difficult to separate or detach
Transitive: to cling to sth
Ejemplos
The plastic wrap clung tightly to the bowl, ensuring a secure seal to keep the food fresh.
La envoltura de plástico se aferraba firmemente al tazón, asegurando un sellado seguro para mantener la comida fresca.
03
aferrarse, apegarse
to rely heavily on another person for support, validation, or a sense of security
Transitive: to cling to sb
Ejemplos
The employee clung to their supervisor, constantly seeking guidance and approval for every decision.
El empleado se aferró a su supervisor, buscando constantemente orientación y aprobación para cada decisión.
Cling
01
a type of fruit, particularly a peach, in which the flesh sticks tightly to the stone or pit
Ejemplos
Farmers harvested clings carefully to avoid bruising.
