fort
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plural
forts
plural
forts
Britannica Dictionary definition of FORT
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a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live
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They captured the fort after a long battle.
hold the fort
or US hold down the fort
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to be in charge of a place while the person who is usually in charge is away
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You can stay here and hold the fort while I go to the store.
