1. To stick fast, to cleave to, to become or remain firmly attached to a substance, as by a glutinous surface, or by grasping, etc.
2. To cleave (hold together) to a person or party; to be a close companion, partisan, or follower.
3. To cleave (stick) to an opinion, practice, or method; to continue to maintain or observe.
4. To adhere to a decision, etc.; by confirming, or approving, it with a subsequent decision.