hold close

• Sostener a alguien o algo físicamente cerca de uno, a menudo con ternura o cuidado; también se usa en sentido figurado para significar atesorar algo o guardar algo querido en los pensamientos o la memoria.

To keep someone or something physically near to oneself, often with affection or care; also used figuratively to mean cherishing or keeping something dear in one's thoughts or memory.

1. Embrace physicallyA2informal

   To hold someone tightly against one's body, often as a sign of affection or comfort.

   abrazar fuerte

   • She held her child close during the storm.
   • He held her close and whispered that everything would be okay.
   • The mother held the puppy close to her chest.

2. Value or cherishB2informal

   To keep someone or something dear to one's heart; to value deeply.

   apreciar profundamente

   • I hold close the memories of our time together.
   • She holds close the traditions of her family.
   • He holds close the lessons his grandfather taught him.