hold (Meaning)
hold (n)
the act of grasping
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
time during which some action is awaited
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
a stronghold
a cell in a jail or prison
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
hold (v)
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
have or hold in one's hands or grip
organize or be responsible for
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
secure and keep for possible future use or application
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
be the physical support of; carry the weight of
contain or hold; have within
have room for; hold without crowding
remain in a certain state, position, or condition
support or hold in a certain manner
be valid, applicable, or true
assert or affirm
have as a major characteristic
be capable of holding or containing
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
protect against a challenge or attack
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
hold the attention of
remain committed to
resist or confront with resistance
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
stop dealing with
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
keep from departing
take and maintain control over, often by violent means
cause to stop
cover as for protection against noise or smell
drink alcohol without showing ill effects
aim, point, or direct
declare to be
be in accord; be in agreement
keep from exhaling or expelling
hold (n.)
The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.
The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; possession; -- often used with the verbs take and lay.
The authority or ground to take or keep; claim.
Binding power and influence.
Something that may be grasped; means of support.
A place of confinement; a prison; confinement; custody; guard.
A place of security; a fortified place; a fort; a castle; -- often called a stronghold.
A character [thus /] placed over or under a note or rest, and indicating that it is to be prolonged; -- called also pause, and corona.
hold (v. t.)
To cause to remain in a given situation, position, or relation, within certain limits, or the like; to prevent from falling or escaping; to sustain; to restrain; to keep in the grasp; to retain.
To retain in one's keeping; to maintain possession of, or authority over; not to give up or relinquish; to keep; to defend.
To have; to possess; to be in possession of; to occupy; to derive title to; as, to hold office.
To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.
To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.
To prosecute, have, take, or join in, as something which is the result of united action; as to, hold a meeting, a festival, a session, etc.; hence, to direct and bring about officially; to conduct or preside at; as, the general held a council of war; a judge holds a court; a clergyman holds a service.
To receive and retain; to contain as a vessel; as, this pail holds milk; hence, to be able to receive and retain; to have capacity or containing power for.
To accept, as an opinion; to be the adherent of, openly or privately; to persist in, as a purpose; to maintain; to sustain.
To consider; to regard; to esteem; to account; to think; to judge.
To bear, carry, or manage; as he holds himself erect; he holds his head high.
hold (n. i.)
In general, to keep one's self in a given position or condition; to remain fixed. Hence:
Not to more; to halt; to stop;-mostly in the imperative.
Not to give way; not to part or become separated; to remain unbroken or unsubdued.
Not to fail or be found wanting; to continue; to last; to endure a test or trial; to abide; to persist.
Not to fall away, desert, or prove recreant; to remain attached; to cleave;-often with with, to, or for.
To restrain one's self; to refrain.
To derive right or title; -- generally with of.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hold
hold Sentence Examples
- The heavy suitcase held all her belongings for the trip.
- He held his breath underwater for as long as he could.
- The door handle was covered in a substance that held residue from several hands.
- The child held on tightly to his mother's hand, fearful of getting lost.
- The bridge held the weight of countless vehicles crossing the river daily.
- The adhesive held the broken vase together, preventing it from shattering into pieces.
- He held a grudge against his former colleague for years.
- The politician held a public rally to garner support for his campaign.
- The crowd held up signs and chanted slogans during the protest.
- The museum held a priceless collection of artifacts from centuries past.
FAQs About the word hold
the act of grasping, understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something, power by which something or someone is affected or dominated,
clench, grab, clutch, carry,grip, cling (to), cradle, handle, hold on to,take
drop, hand, give, hand, drop,give, turn over, release, render,deliver
The heavy suitcase held all her belongings for the trip.
He held his breath underwater for as long as he could.
The door handle was covered in a substance that held residue from several hands.
The child held on tightly to his mother's hand, fearful of getting lost.
