hold (down) the fort

To maintain the proper functioning or order of some situation or place, typically during someone's absence. Don't worry, boss, I'll hold down the fort while you're away.

See also: fort, hold

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hold the fort

Fig. to take care of a place while someone who is usually there is gone, such as a store or one's home. (From western movies.) I'm going next door to visit Mrs. Jones. You stay here and hold the fort. You should open the store at eight o'clock and hold the fort until I get there at ten.

See also: fort, hold

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

hold the fort

Assume responsibility, especially in another's absence; also, maintain a secure position. For example, Harry did a good job of holding the fort until his boss recovered, or Can you hold the fort in the kitchen? This expression has been traced to an order given by General William Tecumseh Sherman in 1864, which was repeated as "Hold the fort [against the enemy at Allatoona] at all costs, for I am coming."

See also: fort, hold

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

hold the fort

mainly BRITISH or

hold down the fort

AMERICAN

If you hold the fort for someone, you look after things for them while they are somewhere else. Her husband holds the fort at their Norfolk home during the week. You can hold down the fort here. I shouldn't be too long.

See also: fort, hold

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

hold the fort

take responsibility for a situation while someone is absent.

See also: fort, hold

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

hold the ˈfort

(British English) (American English hold down the ˈfort) (informal) be in charge or taking care of something while the person usually responsible is not there: I’m going abroad for a few weeks, and Kathy will hold the fort while I’m away.

See also: fort, hold

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

hold the fort

tv. to remain behind and take care of things. I left John there to hold the fort.

See also: fort, hold

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

hold the fort

Informal

1. To assume responsibility, especially in another's absence.

2. To maintain a secure position.

See also: fort, hold

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

grab (someone or something) by the throat
grab someone by the throat
grab someone/something by the throat
a ragged colt may make a good horse
colt
get someone's dander up, to
cover
help (someone) along
help along
die on (someone or something)

词组	hold (down) the fort
释义	hold (down) the fort hold (down) the fort To maintain the proper functioning or order of some situation or place, typically during someone's absence. Don't worry, boss, I'll hold down the fort while you're away. See also: fort, hold Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. hold the fort Fig. to take care of a place while someone who is usually there is gone, such as a store or one's home. (From western movies.) I'm going next door to visit Mrs. Jones. You stay here and hold the fort. You should open the store at eight o'clock and hold the fort until I get there at ten. See also: fort, hold McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. hold the fort Assume responsibility, especially in another's absence; also, maintain a secure position. For example, Harry did a good job of holding the fort until his boss recovered, or Can you hold the fort in the kitchen? This expression has been traced to an order given by General William Tecumseh Sherman in 1864, which was repeated as "Hold the fort [against the enemy at Allatoona] at all costs, for I am coming." See also: fort, hold The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. hold the fort mainly BRITISH or hold down the fort AMERICAN If you hold the fort for someone, you look after things for them while they are somewhere else. Her husband holds the fort at their Norfolk home during the week. You can hold down the fort here. I shouldn't be too long. See also: fort, hold Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. hold the fort take responsibility for a situation while someone is absent. See also: fort, hold Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary hold the ˈfort (British English) (American English hold down the ˈfort) (informal) be in charge or taking care of something while the person usually responsible is not there: I’m going abroad for a few weeks, and Kathy will hold the fort while I’m away. See also: fort, hold Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary hold the fort tv. to remain behind and take care of things. I left John there to hold the fort. See also: fort, hold McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions hold the fort Informal 1. To assume responsibility, especially in another's absence. 2. To maintain a secure position. See also: fort, hold American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: grab (someone or something) by the throat grab someone by the throat grab someone/something by the throat a ragged colt may make a good horse colt get someone's dander up, to cover help (someone) along help along die on (someone or something)
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