hold together
Stay in one piece, or keep a group or plan from falling apart
Meanings
For a physical object to remain intact and not break apart
"The old suitcase barely held together on the long flight."
To keep a group of people united or functioning during a difficult time
"It was her calm leadership that held the team together during the crisis."
For an argument, plan, or story to be logically consistent and convincing
"The theory sounds interesting, but it doesn't quite hold together under scrutiny."
Used for physical objects (glue holds the pieces together), groups of people (she held the team together), and abstract things like arguments or plans (the story barely holds together).
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