verb
/ˈklɪŋ/ clings; clung /ˈklʌŋ/; clinging
[no obj]
to hold onto something or someone very tightly
usually + to or onto
often disapproving :to stay very close to someone for emotional support, protection, etc.
usually + to
to stick to something or someone - usually + to
to continue to believe in or depend on something - + to
to try very hard to keep something that you are in danger of losing - usually + to
