Phrasal Verb: Hold onto

Meaning: Keep as long as possible

Example: It tried to HOLD ONTO my cash during the holiday so I could buy some duty free stuff on the way back.

Meaning: Hold tightly

Example: The mother HELD ONTO her daughter's hand to keep together in the crowd.

Meaning: Hold tightly

Example: The mother HELD ONTO her daughter's hand to keep together in the crowd.