noun. 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. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something he has a good grasp of accounting practices |
noun. power by which something or someone is affected or dominated he has a hold over them |
noun. time during which some action is awaited instant replay caused too long a delay|he ordered a hold in the action |
noun. 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 |
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noun. a cell in a jail or prison |
noun. 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. the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo |
verb. cause to continue 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 |
verb. have or hold in one's hands or grip Hold this bowl for a moment, please|A crazy idea took hold of him |
verb. organize or be responsible for hold a reception|have, throw, or make a party|give a course |
verb. 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 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 |
verb. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) bear a grudge|entertain interesting notions|harbor a resentment |
verb. to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free 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 |
verb. secure and keep for possible future use or application The landlord retained the security deposit|I reserve the right to disagree |
verb. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices She bears the title of Duchess|He held the governorship for almost a decade |
verb. 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? |
verb. contain or hold; have within The jar carries wine|The canteen holds fresh water|This can contains water |
verb. 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 |
verb. remain in a certain state, position, or condition The weather held|They held on the road and kept marching |
verb. support or hold in a certain manner She holds her head high|He carried himself upright |
verb. be valid, applicable, or true This theory still holds |
verb. assert or affirm Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good |
verb. have as a major characteristic The novel holds many surprises|The book holds in store much valuable advise |
verb. be capable of holding or containing This box won't take all the items|The flask holds one gallon |
verb. 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. protect against a challenge or attack Hold that position behind the trees!|Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks |
verb. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted He's held by a contract|I'll hold you by your promise |
verb. hold the attention of The soprano held the audience|This story held our interest|She can hold an audience spellbound |
verb. remain committed to I hold to these ideas |
verb. resist or confront with resistance The politician defied public opinion|The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear|The bridge held |
verb. 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 |
verb. stop dealing with hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting |
verb. 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 |
verb. keep from departing Hold the taxi|Hold the horse |
verb. take and maintain control over, often by violent means The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week |
verb. cause to stop Halt the engines|Arrest the progress|halt the presses |
verb. cover as for protection against noise or smell She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate|hold one's nose |
verb. drink alcohol without showing ill effects He can hold his liquor|he had drunk more than he could carry |
verb. aim, point, or direct Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames |
verb. declare to be She was declared incompetent|judge held that the defendant was innocent |
verb. 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 |
verb. keep from exhaling or expelling hold your breath |
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