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hold the line(
hold
thuh
layn
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (military)
a. mantener la línea
The general told the troops to hold the line.El general le dijo a los soldados que mantuvieran la línea.
b. defender la línea
The soldiers held the line against all odds.Los soldados defendieron la línea a pesar de todo.
a. esperar en línea
Please hold the line. Mrs. Pomar will be with you shortly.Por favor, espere en línea. La Sra. Pomar lo atenderá en breve.
a. mantener mi posición
No matter what they say, I'm holding the line. I've made up my mind.No importa lo que digan, voy a mantener mi posición. Lo he decidido.
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