festhalten — meaning in English

English meaning

• adhere verb To stick firmly to a surface.
• grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
• plot noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
• retain verb To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.

Senses

festhalten is used for these senses in English:

• adhere (intransitive, figurative) To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree.
• bottle up To prevent (enemy vessels) from leaving an anchorage.
• grip (transitive) To figuratively take hold of or grasp.
• plot (transitive) To mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc).

adhere — full definition

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

grip — full definition

1. verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
2. verb To hold someone's attention or emotions powerfully.
3. noun A firm hold, or the strength of one's hold on something.

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