hold together
Not fall apart
To hold together is to remain intact or unified despite stress or pressure.
A fragile coalition holds together through compromise.
An old car barely holds together.
The phrase works literally—glue holding boards together—and figuratively: She held it together means she maintained composure under strain.
To hold something together is to keep it from falling apart: Duct tape held the whole thing together.
Unite separate things
- mergeCombine into unity
- integrateCombine into unified whole
- combineMerge, or harvesting machine
- uniteBring together as one
coalesce · harmonize · synthesize · blend · converge · join · rally · coordinate
Bonding substance
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
- fastenFix securely in position
- clampDevice for holding tight
tie · velcro · sealant · epoxy · rivet · screw · bolt · nail
Unity among allies
- allianceFormal union of parties
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- comradeshipMutual loyalty among companions
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
loyalty · harmony · cooperation · partnership · camaraderie · esprit de corps · consensus · teamwork
Moral soundness and consistency
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- strengthPower to exert force
- robustnessResistance to failure
- sturdinessStrength and solidity
resilience · durability · framework · scaffold · reinforcement · bracing · support · load-bearing
Restoring damaged items
- fixingRestoring proper function
- patchingRepairing by covering
- restorationReturning something to condition
- reattachmentReconnecting something separated
splicing · stitching · sealing · darning · regluing · jury-rig · makeshift · temporary fix
Continue despite obstacles
- surviveContinue to exist
- withstandRemain intact despite pressure
- weatherAtmospheric state outdoors
- lastFinal in sequence
persist · stay strong · keep going · manage · cope · get through · stay calm · function
consolidate
Unite separate things
unite · coalesce · harmonize · synthesize · blend · converge · join · rally · coordinate · organize
glue
Bonding substance
clamp · tie · velcro · sealant · epoxy · rivet · screw · bolt · nail · stitch
solidarity
Unity among allies
- allianceFormal union of parties
- brotherhoodKinship among men
- comradeshipMutual loyalty among companions
fellowship · loyalty · harmony · cooperation · partnership · camaraderie · esprit de corps · consensus · teamwork · collaboration
integrity
Moral soundness and consistency
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- strengthPower to exert force
- robustnessResistance to failure
sturdiness · resilience · durability · framework · scaffold · reinforcement · bracing · support · load-bearing · tension
mending
Restoring damaged items
- fixingRestoring proper function
- patchingRepairing by covering
- restorationReturning something to condition
reattachment · splicing · stitching · sealing · darning · regluing · jury-rig · makeshift · temporary fix · salvage
persevere
Continue despite obstacles
last · persist · stay strong · keep going · manage · cope · get through · stay calm · function · carry on
- relationship valuestrust, loyalty, respect, honesty, commitment
- unityunite, bond, solidarity, cooperation, togetherness
hold togetherfall apart
Break into pieces
break apart · disintegrate · come apart · break up · break down
hold, together, holder, holding, uphold, withhold, holds, behold, beholder