hold\ the\ fort

hold\ the\ fort
v. phr.
1. To defend a fort successfully; fight off attackers.

The little group held the fort for days until help came.

2. informal To keep a position against opposing forces.

Friends of civil liberties held the fort during a long debate.

3. informal To keep service or operations going

It was Christmas Eve, and a few workers held the fort in the office.

Mother and Father went out and told the children to hold the fort.


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