English Dictionary

hold to

verb

To share or subscribe to (a belief, etc.). / To adhere strongly to (a conviction, story, etc.). / To compel (someone) to remain faithful to (a commitment, moral standard, etc.).

I hold to the belief that honesty is the best policy.

意味（1）

To share or subscribe to (a belief, etc.).

I do not hold to their radical opinions.

意味（2）

To adhere strongly to (a conviction, story, etc.).

to hold to one's original story

意味（3）

To compel (someone) to remain faithful to (a commitment, moral standard, etc.).

Jill holds her grandfather to her own standards and finds them wanting.