holds together
Keeps from falling
Holds together describes maintaining structural or organizational integrity.
Physically, glue or stitching holds together materials that would otherwise separate: The binding barely holds the old book together.
Figuratively, something holds together when its parts remain coherent or functional: Her argument doesn't hold together under scrutiny.
A person who holds it together maintains composure under stress.
Combined into one
- coherentLogically connected throughout
- integratedCombined into a whole
- harmoniousPleasingly in accord
- seamlessWithout visible joins
interconnected · meshed · congruent · solidarity · consistency · bonded · intact · sound
Bonding substance
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
- cementCalcium powder binding agent
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
sealant · weld · solder · mortar · clamp · rivet · screw · nail
Bring together as one
- combineMerge, or harvesting machine
- mergeCombine into unity
- integrateCombine into unified whole
- fuseProtective melting wire
consolidate · amalgamate · coalesce · meld · blend · synthesize · join · converge
Capacity to recover quickly
- sturdinessStrength and solidity
- strengthPower to exert force
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
robustness · stability · longevity · reliability · dependability · firmness · solidity · hardiness
unified
Combined into one
- coherentLogically connected throughout
- integratedCombined into a whole
- harmoniousPleasingly in accord
seamless · interconnected · meshed · congruent · solidarity · consistency · bonded · intact · sound · whole
glue
Bonding substance
epoxy · sealant · weld · solder · mortar · clamp · rivet · screw · nail · bolt
unite
Bring together as one
fuse · consolidate · amalgamate · coalesce · meld · blend · synthesize · join · converge · assimilate
resilience
Capacity to recover quickly
- sturdinessStrength and solidity
- strengthPower to exert force
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
endurance · robustness · stability · longevity · reliability · dependability · firmness · solidity · hardiness · permanence
holds togetherfalls apart
Breaks into components
breaks apart · disintegrates · comes apart · breaks down · crumbles
holds togetherbreaks down
Stops functioning properly
falls apart · fails · malfunctions · gives out · goes wrong
hold, holds, holding, holder, holders, holdout, holdover, behold, beholden