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(noun) grasp, grip, clasp, clench, clutch, clutches
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
(noun) cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage area
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
(noun) keep
a cell in a jail or prison
(noun) grasp, appreciation
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
he has a good grasp of accounting practices
(noun) detention, custody, detainment
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
(noun) delay, postponement, time lag, wait
time during which some action is awaited
instant replay caused too long a delay; he ordered a hold in the action
(verb) deem, take for, view as
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
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
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
(verb) carry
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
He can hold his liquor; he had drunk more than he could carry
(verb) take hold
have or hold in one's hands or grip
Hold this bowl for a moment, please; A crazy idea took hold of him
(verb) hold up, support, sustain
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?
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
support or hold in a certain manner
She holds her head high; He carried himself upright
(verb) make, have, give, throw
organize or be responsible for
hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party; give a course
(verb) entertain, harbor, harbour, nurse
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
bear a grudge; entertain interesting notions; harbor a resentment
cause to stop
Halt the engines; Arrest the progress; halt the presses
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
(verb) keep back, hold back, retain
secure and keep for possible future use or application
The landlord retained the security deposit; I reserve the right to disagree
(verb) bear
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
She bears the title of Duchess; He held the governorship for almost a decade
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
(verb) contain, control, curb, hold in, check, moderate
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
be valid, applicable, or true
This theory still holds
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
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
contain or hold; have within
The jar carries wine; The canteen holds fresh water; This can contains water
be capable of holding or containing
This box won't take all the items; The flask holds one gallon
(verb) withstand, defy, hold up
resist or confront with resistance
The politician defied public opinion; The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear; The bridge held
(verb) admit, accommodate
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