hold
/hoʊld/
verb
- To grasp or carry something using your hands or arms.
- She held the baby carefully in her arms.
- He held the trophy above his head in victory.
- Please hold the bag while I get my keys.
- To keep something in a particular position or state.
- The shelf is held in place by four screws.
- She held her breath underwater for thirty seconds.
- Hold the door open for the person behind you.
- To have or keep something in your possession or control.
- The company holds a patent on that technology.
- Who holds the record for the fastest marathon?
- He holds a degree in engineering.
- To organize or conduct an event or meeting.
- They held the conference in a large hotel.
- The school will hold a fundraiser next month.
- We are holding a meeting to discuss the new policy.
- To wait, especially on the telephone.
- I was put on hold for ten minutes.
- Can you hold for a moment? I'll check.
- Please hold while I transfer your call.
- To have a particular opinion or belief.
- Many people hold the belief that hard work leads to success.
- She holds strong views about environmental protection.
- I hold that everyone deserves a second chance.
- To remain valid or true; to continue to apply.
- Does your offer still hold?
- His argument does not hold under close examination.
- The rule holds for all students, regardless of age.
noun
- The act of grasping or gripping something.
- Keep a firm hold on the leash so the dog doesn't run away.
- She tightened her hold on the railing.
- He lost his hold and fell off the ladder.
- A way of gripping or controlling someone, especially in wrestling or martial arts.
- The wrestler put his opponent in a headlock hold.
- She escaped from his hold and pinned him down.
- The instructor taught us a new hold for self-defense.
- Influence or control over someone or something.
- The company's hold on the market is weakening.
- Her fear of failure had a tight hold on her decisions.
- The cult leader had a powerful hold over his followers.
- A delay or pause, especially in a process or schedule.
- The project is on hold until we get more funding.
- Weather conditions put the flight on hold.
- The game was put on hold due to lightning.
- The cargo area of a ship or aircraft.
- The hold was filled with supplies for the island.
- The cargo was stored in the ship's hold.
- They loaded the boxes into the hold of the plane.