To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources.
悪い状態や限られた資源にもかかわらず何かを動かし続けること。 (warui joutai ya kagirareta shigen ni mo kakawarazu nanika o ugokashi tsuzukeru koto)
"The old car is barely running—we’re holding it together with duct tape."
"その古い車はほとんど動かない——私たちはガムテープでなんとか保っている。" (sono furui kuruma wa hotondo ugokanai watashitachi wa gamutepu de nantoka tamotte iru)
to feel affection or fondness for someone
in a difficult or tricky situation
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
to sell shares of a company to the public for the first time
to continue with determination despite obstacles
naturally inclined or designed to succeed