ImperfectivePerfective partner: удержаться

удержаться is the partner in the sense 'to hold on, keep hold'

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dʲɪrˈʐatsə

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Translation

to hold on; to hold oneself, to behave

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Grammar

Verb typeimperfective, second conjugation (держусь, держишься); the perfective is удержаться
ReflexiveYes

Examples

кре́пче по́ручень.

Hold on tight to the handrail.

стара́лся .

He tried to hold himself confidently.

Лёд .

The ice on the lake is no longer holding.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 7: Words 651-660.