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- Dictionaryhold/həʊld/
verb
- 1. grasp, carry, or support with one's hands: "she was holding a brown leather suitcase" Similar Opposite
- 2. keep or detain (someone): "the police were holding him on a murder charge" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. an act or manner of grasping something; a grip: "he caught hold of her arm" Similar
- 2. power or control: "Tom had some kind of hold over his father" Similar
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to take and keep something in your hand or arms: Can you hold the bag while I open the door? He was holding a gun. hold someone's hand The little girl held her mother's hand. hold someone in your arms He held her in his arms and let her cry. hold something open Could you hold the door open, please?
Merriam-Webster unabridged. The meaning of HOLD is to have possession or ownership of or have at one's disposal. How to use hold in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hold.
Hold definition: to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp. See examples of HOLD used in a sentence.
verb. have or hold in one's hands or grip. “ Hold this bowl for a moment, please”. “A crazy idea took hold of him”. synonyms: take hold. see more. verb. cover as for protection against noise or smell. “She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate”.
Hold is used with words and expressions indicating an opinion or belief, to show that someone has a particular opinion or believes that something is true. He held firm opinions which usually conflicted with my own.
Definition of hold verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to contain something or to be able to contain a particular amount of something: The bucket holds about 10 litres. hold verb (JOB OR QUALIFICATION) to have a particular job, position, or qualification: She held the post of treasurer. hold verb (COMPETITION) to have a particular position in a competition: to hold the world record. to hold the lead.
Hold Definition. hōld. held, holding, holds. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Verb. Noun. Adjective. Idiom. Filter. verb. held, holding, holds. To take and keep with the hands or arms, or by other means; grasp; clutch; seize. Webster's New World. To retain a hold, a firm contact, etc. Hold tight.
Definition of hold noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
hold to have something or someone in your hand or arms: She was holding a large box. I held the baby gently in my arms. hold on (to somebody/something) to continue to hold something or someone; to put your hand on something or someone and not take your hand away: Hold on and don't let go until I say so.