to remain firmly committed to a belief or value
оставаться твердо приверженным вере или ценности (ostavat'sya tverdo priverzhennym vere ili tsennosti)
"She holds fast to transparency even under pressure."
"Она остаётся верной принципам прозрачности, даже под давлением." (Ona ostaetsya vernoj printsipam prozrachnosti, dazhe pod davleniem)
to stay in a place without a clear purpose; to wait aimlessl...
to finish outstanding follow-ups before the day ends
to continue doing something despite difficulties
to calm down by doing something relaxing
to write in a journal while processing sad feelings
to come together to protect the group from criticism