vasthouden — meaning in English

English meaning

• adhere verb To stick firmly to a surface.
• hold verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.

Senses

vasthouden is used for these senses in English:

• adhere (intransitive, figurative) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.
• hold (transitive) To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
• hold (archaic) To restrain oneself; to refrain; to hold back.
• hold on To grasp or grip firmly.

adhere — full definition

1. verb To stick firmly to a surface.
2. verb To follow or comply with a rule, plan, or belief.

hold — full definition

1. verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
2. verb To keep something in a particular state, position, or place, such as reserving it or making someone wait.
3. verb To remain true, valid, or in effect.
4. noun A grip or grasp on something.
5. noun The cargo storage area below a ship's deck.

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