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• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения крепкого удержания чего-либо физически или эмоционально, или отказа от идеи или убеждения.

A phrasal verb used to indicate holding tightly onto something physically or emotionally, or refusing to give up an idea or belief.

uncountable · irregular verb · intransitive · phrasal, inseparable

1. Hold tightlyformal

   To hold onto something or someone tightly, especially with your hands or arms.

   Цепляться

   • The child clung to her mother's leg.
   • He clung to the railing as the boat rocked.
   • She clung to his arm during the scary movie.

   Synonymsclutchembracegraspgriphug

   Antonymsdropfreelet goloosenrelease

2. Refuse to give upformal

   To continue to believe in or hold onto an idea, belief, or feeling, even when it is difficult.

   Цепляться

   • She clung to the hope that he would return.
   • They clung to their traditions despite the changes.
   • He clung to the belief that hard work always pays off.

   Synonymscherishharbormaintainretainstick to

Base verbcling