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1 ■ hold onto
■ hold onto (o on to)v. i. + prep. (o + avv. + prep.)1 tenere stretto; tenersi stretto (o stare aggrappato) a; reggersi a; non mollare: to hold onto one's umbrella, tenere stretto l'ombrello; to hold onto sb. 's arm, reggersi al braccio di q.; The little girl held onto her mother's hand, la bambina non mollava la mano della mamma2 (fig.) stare attaccato a; non rinunciare a; tenersi stretto; non vendere: They're holding onto their little scheme, stanno attaccati al loro progettino; You should hold onto the little you have, devi tenerti stretto (o conservare) quel poco che hai3 (fig.) contare, fare affidamento su; avere in mano: The district attorney can only hold onto circumstantial evidence, il procuratore distrettuale ha in mano soltanto delle prove indiziarie □ ( sport) to hold onto the ball, mantenere il possesso del pallone (o il possesso palla) □ (fam., fig.) Hold onto your hat!, tienti forte!; ne sentirai delle belle!
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