hold
/hould/
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Definition
Noun:
- A space for storing cargo: The area within a ship or aircraft designated for storing goods.
- A handle or grip: The part of an object designed to be held by the hand to use or move it.
- A cell or prison: A place of confinement.
- A stronghold or fortress: A fortified place.
- A state of confinement or custody: The condition of being detained, often temporarily.
- A delay or pause: A period of time during which action is suspended or awaited.
- Influence or control: Power or dominance over someone or something.
- Understanding or grasp: Comprehension of the nature or meaning of something.
- The act of grasping: The physical action of seizing and holding something.
Verb:
- To keep or maintain in one's grasp: To have and keep something in one's hand or control.
- To contain or have capacity for: To be able to contain a certain amount or number.
- To support or bear weight: To carry or sustain the weight of something.
- To keep in a specified state or position: To maintain something in a particular condition or location.
- To possess or own: To have something, either concretely (an object) or abstractly (a title, degree, or belief).
- To organize or conduct: To be responsible for organizing and carrying out an event.
- To believe or consider: To have an opinion or belief about something.
- To remain valid or true: To continue to be applicable or correct.
- To detain or confine: To keep someone in a place, such as in custody.
- To reserve or book: To arrange for something to be kept available for future use.
- To restrain or control: To keep something, such as emotions or actions, in check.
Examples of Usage
Noun:
- The ship's hold was filled with cargo. (The storage space in the ship was full of goods.)
- He tightened his hold on the rope. (He strengthened his grip on the rope.)
- The suspect was put in a hold at the police station. (The suspect was placed in a detention cell.)
- The castle was an ancient hold. (The castle was an old fortress.)
- The project is on hold until we get more funding. (The project is delayed until we receive more money.)
- She has a strange hold over her followers. (She has a peculiar influence over her followers.)
- He has a good hold of the basic principles. (He has a good understanding of the basic principles.)
Verb:
- Please hold this package for me. (Please keep this package in your grasp for me.)
- This bottle holds two liters of water. (This bottle has a capacity for two liters of water.)
- These pillars hold up the entire roof. (These pillars support the weight of the entire roof.)
- Hold the door open, please. (Please keep the door in an open position.)
- She holds a doctorate in physics. (She possesses a doctorate degree in physics.)
- The university will hold a conference next month. (The university will organize a conference next month.)
- I hold that honesty is the best policy. (I believe that honesty is the best policy.)
- Does this rule still hold in this case? (Is this rule still valid in this situation?)
- The police can hold him for 24 hours. (The police can detain him for 24 hours.)
- I'd like to hold a table for four. (I would like to reserve a table for four people.)
- He couldn't hold his laughter. (He could not restrain his laughter.)
Advanced Usage
"hold true": To remain valid or applicable.
- The same advice holds true for beginners. (The same advice is still valid for beginners.)
"hold one's own": To maintain one's position or performance adequately, especially against opposition.
- Despite the tough competition, she held her own. (Even with strong competition, she performed well.)
"hold water": (Of an argument, theory, etc.) To be sound, logical, or convincing.
- His explanation doesn't hold water. (His explanation is not logical or convincing.)
"hold the line": To maintain the current situation, especially on the telephone or in a difficult circumstance.
- Please hold the line while I transfer your call. (Please wait on the telephone while I connect you.)
- We must hold the line against these changes. (We must resist these changes and maintain our position.)
Variants and Related Words
Holder (n): A person or thing that holds something.
- The ticket holder can enter now. (The person possessing the ticket can enter now.)
Holding (n): Something that is owned, such as land, stocks, or a legal ruling.
- He has large land holdings in the country. (He owns a lot of land in the country.)
- The court's holding was in favor of the plaintiff. (The court's legal decision supported the plaintiff.)
Holdall (n): A large bag for carrying clothes and other personal items.
- He packed his clothes in a holdall. (He put his clothes in a large travel bag.)
Synonyms
- Grasp (v/n): To seize and hold firmly; understanding.
- Contain (v): To have within; hold.
- Possess (v): To have as property; own.
- Maintain (v): To keep in an existing state; preserve.
- Detain (v): To keep in custody; confine.
Related Phrasal Verbs
Hold on:
- To wait, especially on the telephone.
- Hold on a moment, please. (Please wait a moment.)
- To grip something firmly.
- Hold on tight to the railing. (Grip the railing firmly.)
Hold back:
- To restrain or prevent from advancing.
- The police held back the crowd. (The police prevented the crowd from moving forward.)
- To hesitate or be reluctant.
- Don't hold back; tell me what you think. (Don't hesitate; tell me your opinion.)
Hold up:
- To support or bear the weight of something.
- These beams hold up the ceiling. (These beams support the ceiling.)
- To delay.
- Traffic was held up by an accident. (Traffic was delayed because of an accident.)
- To rob using threats or violence.
- The bank was held up yesterday. (The bank was robbed yesterday.)
Hold out:
- To extend or offer.
- He held out his hand in greeting. (He extended his hand to greet someone.)
- To endure or resist.
- They held out against the enemy attack. (They resisted the enemy attack.)
- To last or remain available.
- Our supplies won't hold out much longer. (Our supplies will not last much longer.)
Related Idioms
Hold your horses: Used to tell someone to stop and consider carefully, or to be patient.
- Hold your horses! Let's think about this first. (Wait! Let's think about this first.)
Hold your tongue: To refrain from speaking.
- I wanted to argue, but I held my tongue. (I wanted to argue, but I kept silent.)
Hold the fort: To take care of a place or situation while someone is absent.
- Can you hold the fort while I'm at the meeting? (Can you take care of things here while I am at the meeting?)
Get hold of:
- To obtain or acquire something.
- I need to get hold of a copy of that report. (I need to obtain a copy of that report.)
- To contact or reach someone.
- I finally got hold of her on the phone. (I finally managed to contact her by telephone.)
Noun
- the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
- the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
- he grabbed the hammer by the handle
- it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
- a cell in a jail or prison
- a stronghold
- a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
- his detention was politically motivated
- the prisoner is on hold
- he is in the custody of police
- time during which some action is awaited
- instant replay caused too long a delay
- he ordered a hold in the action
- power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
- he has a hold over them
- understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
- he has a good grasp of accounting practices
- the act of grasping
- he released his clasp on my arm
- he has a strong grip for an old man
- she kept a firm hold on the railing
Verb
- keep from exhaling or expelling
- hold your breath
- be in accord; be in agreement
- We agreed on the terms of the settlement
- I can't agree with you!
- I hold with those who say life is sacred
- Both philosophers concord on this point
- declare to be
- She was declared incompetent
- judge held that the defendant was innocent
- aim, point, or direct
- Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
- drink alcohol without showing ill effects
- He can hold his liquor
- he had drunk more than he could carry
- cover as for protection against noise or smell
- She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate
- hold one's nose
- cause to stop
- Halt the engines
- Arrest the progress
- halt the presses
- take and maintain control over, often by violent means
- The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week
- keep from departing
- Hold the taxi
- Hold the horse
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- moderate your alcohol intake
- hold your tongue
- hold your temper
- control your anger
- stop dealing with
- hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
- be pertinent or relevant or applicable
- The same laws apply to you!
- This theory holds for all irrational numbers
- The same rules go for everyone
- resist or confront with resistance
- The politician defied public opinion
- The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
- The bridge held
- remain committed to
- I hold to these ideas
- hold the attention of
- The soprano held the audience
- This story held our interest
- She can hold an audience spellbound
- bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
- He's held by a contract
- I'll hold you by your promise
- protect against a challenge or attack
- Hold that position behind the trees!
- Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
- arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
- reserve me a seat on a flight
- The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family
- please hold a table at Maxim's
- be capable of holding or containing
- This box won't take all the items
- The flask holds one gallon
- have as a major characteristic
- The novel holds many surprises
- The book holds in store much valuable advise
- assert or affirm
- Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
- be valid, applicable, or true
- This theory still holds
- support or hold in a certain manner
- She holds her head high
- He carried himself upright
- remain in a certain state, position, or condition
- The weather held
- They held on the road and kept marching
- have room for; hold without crowding
- This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
- The theater admits 300 people
- The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people
- contain or hold; have within
- The jar carries wine
- The canteen holds fresh water
- This can contains water
- be the physical support of; carry the weight of
- The beam holds up the roof
- He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
- What's holding that mirror?
- have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
- She bears the title of Duchess
- He held the governorship for almost a decade
- secure and keep for possible future use or application
- The landlord retained the security deposit
- I reserve the right to disagree
- to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
- This holds the local until the express passengers change trains
- About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade
- The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center
- The terrorists held the journalists for ransom
- maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
- bear a grudge
- entertain interesting notions
- harbor a resentment
- keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
- take for granted
- view as important
- hold these truths to be self-evident
- I hold him personally responsible
- have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
- She has $1,000 in the bank
- He has got two beautiful daughters
- She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
- organize or be responsible for
- hold a reception
- have, throw, or make a party
- give a course
- have or hold in one's hands or grip
- Hold this bowl for a moment, please
- A crazy idea took hold of him
- keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
- hold in place
- She always held herself as a lady
- The students keep me on my toes