hold fast
verb
High School
1
To stubbornly resist assault, pressure or opposition, either physically or mentally.
2
A formal command to a ship's crew to grasp and hold on to a solid fitting, such as ropes or rails, to avoid being swept overboard, especially during a storm.
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