pitää kiinni — meaning in English

English meaning

• adhere verb To stick firmly to a surface.
• stick noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.

Senses

pitää kiinni is used for these senses in English:

• abide by (transitive) To remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan).
• adhere (intransitive, figurative) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.
• hold on To grasp or grip firmly.
• stick (intransitive) To remain loyal; to remain firm.

adhere — full definition

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

stick — full definition

1. noun A thin piece of wood, especially a fallen branch or twig.
2. noun A long, thin implement used for a specific purpose, such as a walking cane, a hockey stick, or a gear lever.
3. verb To become attached to a surface, usually with glue or something sticky.
4. verb To push a pointed object into something; to pierce.
5. verb To remain firm, loyal, or persistent, especially with "with" or "to."

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