Word: hold Word origin: Old English haldan, healdan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch houden and German halten ; the noun is partly from Old Norse hald ‘hold, support, custody’. Phonetic: həʊld Listen:
grasp, carry, or support with one's hands. Example: she was holding a brown leather suitcase
keep or detain (someone). Example: the police were holding him on a murder charge
remain secure, intact, or in position without breaking or giving way. Example: the boat's anchor would not hold
contain or be capable of containing (a specified amount). Example: the tank held twenty-four gallons
have in one's possession. Example: the managing director still holds fifty shares in the company
keep or reserve for someone. Example: a booking can be held for twenty-four hours
prevent from going ahead or occurring. Example: hold your fire!
arrange and take part in (a meeting or conversation). Example: a meeting was held at the church
an act or manner of grasping something; a grip. Example: he caught hold of her arm
power or control. Example: Tom had some kind of hold over his father
a fortress.
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