hold to

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. permanecer fiel a
I would rather hold to my principles and lose my job if I must.Prefiero permanecer fiel a mis principios y perder mi trabajo si es necesario.
b. mantenerse fiel a
Yolanda can be trusted; I know she'll hold to her word.Yolanda es de confianza; sé que se mantendrá fiel a su palabra.
a. hacer que cumpla
Ashley held Sam to his promise, but he did the work begrudgingly.Ashley hizo que Sam cumpliera su promesa, pero él hizo trabajo de mala gana.
b. exigir que se atenga a
Consider well, because they'll hold you to the agreement.Piénsalo bien, porque exigirán que te atengas a lo acordado.
a. conseguir que no pase de
Matanzas held Granma to only two runs last game.Matanzas consiguió que Granma no pasara de dos carreras en el último partido.
a. poner en
He held the match to the paper, which burst into flame.Puso el fósforo en el papel, que se prendió.
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