hold
hold/hōld/
verb
- grasp, carry, or support with one's hands."she was holding a brown leather suitcase"synonyms: clasp, hold onto, clutch, grasp, grip, clench, cling to, have in one's hand, carry, bear, cleave to
- keep or detain (someone)."the police were holding him on a murder charge"synonyms: detain, hold in custody, imprison, lock up, shut up, put behind bars, put in prison, put in jail, incarcerate, keep under lock and key, confine, impound, immure, intern, constrain, keep under constraint, put away, put inside
- remain secure, intact, or in position without breaking or giving way."the boat's anchor would not hold"
- contain or be capable of containing (a specified amount)."the tank held twenty-four gallons"synonyms: have a capacity of, take, have room for, have space for, contain, comprise, accommodate, fit, seat, have seats for
- have in one's possession."the managing director still holds fifty shares in the company"synonyms: possess, have, own, bear, carry, be the owner of, have in one's possession, be in possession of, have to one's name
- keep or reserve for someone."a reservation can be held for twenty-four hours"
- prevent from going ahead or occurring."hold your fire!"
- arrange and take part in (a meeting or conversation)."a meeting was held at the church"synonyms: convene, call, assemble, summon, conduct, have, organize, run, preside over, officiate at, convoke
noun
- an act or manner of grasping something; a grip."he caught hold of her arm"synonyms: grip, grasp, clasp, clutch, purchase, foothold, footing, toehold
- power or control."he discovered that Tom had some kind of hold over his father"synonyms: influence, power, control, dominance, pull, sway, mastery, authority, leverage, clout, grip, stranglehold, dominion, ascendancy
- a fortress.
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verb · 1. a · 2. : to derive right or title · 3. : to be or remain valid : apply · 4. : to maintain a grasp on something : remain fastened to something · 5. : ...
verb phrase · to keep at a distance; resist; repel. to postpone action; defer: · to restrain or check: Police held back the crowd. · to offer; give: · to be in ...
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HOLD meaning: 1 : to have or keep (something) in your hand, arms, etc.; 2 : to put your arms around (someone) to embrace or hug (someone)
46 senses: 1. to have or keep (an object) with or within the hands, arms, etc; clasp 2. to support or bear 3. to maintain or be.
Definition of hold. 1. as in to grip. to have or keep in one's hands this casserole dish is too hot to hold, so grab a potholder. grip.
to obtain something, or to manage to speak to someone: I got hold of a copy at the local library.
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To be the grantee or tenant of another; to take or have an estate from another.Properly, to have an estate on condition of paying rent, or performing service.3.