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to hang on to
[phrase form: hang]
01
agarrar-se a, manter com determinação
to keep something with effort or determination
Transitive: to hang on to an abstract possession
Exemplos
Despite the company's changes, he is determined to hang on to his job.
Apesar das mudanças na empresa, ele está determinado a se agarrar ao seu emprego.
The team managed to hang on to their lead until the final whistle blew.
A equipe conseguiu manter a liderança até o apito final.
02
agarrar-se a, guardar como um tesouro
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
Exemplos
Even though we live far apart now, I will always hang on to the cherished memories of our childhood.
Embora agora vivamos longe, eu sempre me agarrarei às preciosas memórias da nossa infância.
As the years passed, she continued to hang on to the love and warmth of her family traditions.
À medida que os anos passavam, ela continuou a se agarrar ao amor e ao calor das tradições familiares.
03
segurar firmemente, agarrar-se a
to physically hold or retain possession of something securely and firmly
Exemplos
During the turbulence, the passengers were advised to hang on tightly to their seats.
Durante a turbulência, os passageiros foram aconselhados a se agarrarem firmemente aos seus assentos.
She managed to hang on to the rope, preventing herself from falling off the cliff.
Ela conseguiu se segurar na corda, impedindo-se de cair do penhasco.
