Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hold the fort

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.38 in modern English

Syllables
hold the -fort
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To assume or take responsibility, especially in another's absence.

verb

To maintain a secure position.

Inflected Forms

holds the fort (present, singular) holding the fort (participle, present) held the fort (participle, past) held the fort (past) hold down the fort (alternative)

Questions

What does hold the fort mean?
To assume or take responsibility, especially in another's absence.

How to pronounce hold the fort

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