agarrar-se firmemente; manter-se firme
1. to grip or grasp something tightly and securely
Hold fast to the rope as we climb down.
Agarre-se firmemente à corda enquanto descemos.
2. to remain firmly in a position or belief; to persist
Hold fast to your principles even when it's difficult.
Mantenha-se firme em seus princípios, mesmo quando é difícil.
3. nautical term: to secure or fasten something on a ship
The sailors held fast the cargo during the storm.
Os marinheiros prenderam firmemente a carga durante a tempestade.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold fast to one's convictions
hold fast against the odds
hold your horses (related but distinct)
agarrar-se aos seus princípios
manter-se firme contra as adversidades
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