to hang on to
01
hålla fast vid, behålla med beslutsamhet
to keep something with effort or determination
Transitive: to hang on to an abstract possession
grammatisk information
morfologisk sammansättning
frasalt
handlingsverb
regelbundet
oskiljbar
partikel
on to
grundverb
hang
presens
hang on to
3:e person singular
hangs on to
presens particip
hanging on to
enkelt preteritum
hung on to
perfekt particip
hung on to
Exempel
Despite the company's changes, he is determined to hang on to his job.
Trots företagets förändringar är han fast besluten att hålla fast vid sitt jobb.
02
hålla fast vid, vara rädd om
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
Exempel
Even though we live far apart now, I will always hang on to the cherished memories of our childhood.
Även om vi nu bor långt ifrån varandra, kommer jag alltid hålla fast vid de älskade minnena från vår barndom.
03
hålla fast vid, klamra sig fast vid
to physically hold or retain possession of something securely and firmly
Exempel
During the turbulence, the passengers were advised to hang on tightly to their seats.
Under turbulensen rådades passagerarna att hålla fast i sina säten.
