Hold - English meaning
Hold – definitions in English dictionary
verbGrasp, carry, or support with one's hands.
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She was holding a brown leather suitcaseverbKeep or detain (someone).
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The police were holding him on a murder chargeverbRemain secure, intact, or in position without breaking or giving way.
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The boat's anchor would not holdverbContain or be capable of containing (a specified amount).
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The tank held twenty-four gallonsverbHave in one's possession.
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The managing director still holds fifty shares in the companyverbKeep or reserve for someone.
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A booking can be held for twenty-four hoursverbPrevent from going ahead or occurring.
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Hold your fire!
nounAn act or manner of grasping something; a grip.
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He caught hold of her armnounPower or control.
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Tom had some kind of hold over his fathernounA fortress.
nounA large compartment or space in the lower part of a ship or aircraft in which cargo is stowed.
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Oversized baggage is placed in the hold of the plane
verbHave in one's hands or grip
verbTo take and keep something in your hand or arms
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[ t ] the nurse held the child in her arms., [ i ] hold tight (= firmly) to the railing., [ m ] ros…
verbTo have something, especially a position or money, or to control something
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Hold power/control the ceo holds power only as long as the directors approve of his methods., hold …
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Word origin
late 16th century: from obsolete holl, from Old English hol (see hole). The addition of -d was due to association with hold1.
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