hold fast



hold fast

1. To remain securely adhered (to something). I didn't think the makeshift weld would do the trick, but I'm happy to say that it's holding fast.
2. To remain determined, stalwart, and unyielding, as in one's position or opinion. Though it may be hard, we must hold fast in our pledge to environmental reform.
See also: fast, hold

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BonifazBO-nee-fahtsGerman
PetrusPE-truws (German)Dutch, German, Biblical Latin
Einar-Norwegian, Icelandic, Swedish, Danish
Albertoahl-BER-to (Italian, Spanish), al-BER-too (Portuguese)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Khajag-Armenian
Yasmina-Persian