Cling | Mean of cling in English Dictionary

/ˈklɪŋ/

• Verb
• to hold onto something or someone very tightly
1. The children clung together under the little umbrella waiting for the storm to pass.
2. The little cat clung to the narrow branch.
3. The boy clung onto his mother's hand as they walked through the crowd.
4. The little boy clung to his mother when it was time for her to leave.
• to stay very close to someone for emotional support, protection, etc.
1. a clinging child
2. parents who cling to their children instead of allowing them to be independent
3. He clung to his friends for support.
• to stick to something or someone
1. The shirt clung to his wet shoulders.

• to continue to believe in or depend on something
1. He is still clinging to the idea that his marriage can be saved.
• to try very hard to keep something that you are in danger of losing
1. an aging leader clinging to power