hang on to
hang
hæng
hāng
on
ɑ:n
aan
to
tu:
too
British pronunciation
/hˈaŋ ˈɒn tuː/
hang onto

Definizione e significato di "hang on to"in inglese

to hang on to
[phrase form: hang]
01

aggrapparsi a, mantenere con determinazione

to keep something with effort or determination
Transitive: to hang on to an abstract possession
to hang on to definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The old man was determined to hang on to his independence and refused to move into a nursing home.
Il vecchio era determinato a tenersi stretto la sua indipendenza e rifiutò di trasferirsi in una casa di riposo.
02

aggrapparsi a, conservare gelosamente

to keep a strong emotional or mental connection to something, such as memories, feelings, values, etc.
Transitive: to hang on to a thought or emotion
example
Esempi
Despite the distance, they promised to hang on to the deep connection they felt for each other.
Nonostante la distanza, hanno promesso di tenersi stretti al profondo legame che provavano l'uno per l'altro.
03

aggrapparsi a, tenere stretto

to physically hold or retain possession of something securely and firmly
example
Esempi
The toddler giggled as he hung on to his father's leg, refusing to let go.
Il bambino rise mentre si aggrappava alla gamba di suo padre, rifiutandosi di lasciare.
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