ˈcling to sth

ˈcling to sth
phrasal verb
1) to keep believing that something is right or real, even though other people do not
Older people cling to the religion they had as children.[/ex]
2) to try very hard to keep something
The Prime Minister is still clinging to power.[/ex]

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  • cling on to something — ˈcling to sth | ˌcling ˈon to sth derived to be unwilling to get rid of sth, or stop doing sth • Throughout the trial she had clung to the belief that he was innocent. • He had one last hope to cling on to. • She managed to cling on to life for… …   Useful english dictionary

  • cling — [klıŋ] v past tense and past participle clung [klʌŋ] [: Old English; Origin: clingan] 1.) [always + adverb/preposition] to hold someone or something tightly, especially because you do not feel safe cling to/on/at etc ▪ He wailed and clung to his… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • cling — verb past tense and past participle clung, (I) 1 (always + adv/prep) to hold someone or something tightly, especially because you do not feel safe (+ to/on/at etc): I clung onto Duncan for comfort. 2 (always + adv/prep) to stick to someone or… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • cling — [klɪŋ] (past tense and past participle clung [klʌŋ] ) verb [I] 1) to hold onto something or someone tightly, for example because you are afraid Some children were crying and clinging to their mothers.[/ex] 2) to stick to something, or to fit very …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • cling — verb 1 hold tightly ADVERB ▪ closely, firmly, tightly ▪ I clung closely to my mother s arm. ▪ desperately, fiercely, helplessly …   Collocations dictionary

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