hold the fort

Verb

To assume or take responsibility, especially in another's absence. / To maintain a secure position.

Japanese Meaning

他人不在時に代理を務め、責任を引き受けること / 現状を維持し、場所や状況を守ること

Could you hold the fort while I'm at the conference tomorrow?

明日私が会議に出ている間、あなたが責任を引き受けてくれますか？

Sense（1）

To assume or take responsibility, especially in another's absence.

Sense（2）

To maintain a secure position.

holds the fort

（ present singular third-person ）

holding the fort

（ participle present ）

held the fort

（ participle past ）

held the fort

（ past ）