Is it hold on to or hold onto?

Is it hold on to or hold onto?

In the first and third sentences, use “on to” (two separate words) because the verb is the idiom hold on, meaning “to maintain a grasp on something” or simply “to grasp”. Fusing “on to” into “onto” would break the idiom and leave you with the dictionary definition of “on”, which doesn't fit your contexts.

What does have a hold of mean?

Definition of get hold of. 1 : to get possession of (something) : to succeed in getting (something) Somehow she managed to get hold of the band's new album before it came out.

Is Ahold one word or two?

Ahold is used primarily in America, and it is done so in informal contexts. You will want to avoid its use in professional and formal writing, as it is sometimes considered a spelling error. Most British dictionaries will not list the word; some American dictionaries will list it, others won't.