(of a meeting, function, etc.) To conduct or organize
(of a phone conversation) To stay on the line
(of a button on a device or machine) To press down on
(of a position, state, or form) To acquire or assume
(of an argument or theory) To be logically consistent
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To physically grip or grasp something
“Could you please hold my bag for me while I unlock the door?”
To be in possession of
“I currently hold a license that allows me to operate boats.”
To have as a belief or opinion
“Many of us would hold that the future of our business looks bright.”
To be able to bear or support
“My travel bag is built to hold a significant amount of weight.”
To allow or have room for
“The elevator can only hold a maximum of fifteen people.”
(of a meeting, function, etc.) To conduct or organize
“Let's hold a meeting to discuss this issue.”
To keep going
“A magical ordination of all physical things seemed to bless his choices as his luck continued to hold.”
To keep from exceeding an acceptable degree or level
“We managed to hold our laughter at his antics until after he had left the room.”
To embrace by holding closely
“I cannot wait to hold you in my arms again.”
To keep in one's mind
“I will always hold her close to my heart.”
To keep under custody
“Police are allowed to hold a suspect for up to 24 hours without charge.”
To maintain the focus or attention of others
“You will need to come up with something that will hold the audience's attention for a while.”
To have as one's role or occupation
“Matthew would hold the position of chief executive at the company until his retirement.”
To point or direct (an object)
“Hold your camera in the direction of the subject and snap away.”
To be, or to remain, valid or available
“Does this gift voucher still hold, or has it already expired?”
(of a phone conversation) To stay on the line
“Please hold while I transfer you to the appropriate department.”
To adhere or stick firmly or closely to
(of a button on a device or machine) To press down on
To postpone from being dealt with
To consider or regard somebody or something as
State positively and assertively
To store or set aside for future use
Seize, take over
(usually in the negative) To handle, especially in order to interfere with, alter, or otherwise affect
To give or hold (a party)
To keep within a structure or container
To have as part of normal stock
Stop or slow
(of a position, state, or form) To acquire or assume
To foster the growth or development of
To carry, bring or take something
To include comprehensively
Be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time
To consider or give serious or careful thought to
To be in harmony of opinion or statement
To act in accordance to the terms of
To expect or want something to happen
To hold and perform the expected duties of (a post or role)
To refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another)
(of a person) To behave towards someone in a certain way
To be situated
To focus on, usually of one's vision or thoughts
To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion
Wash
To protect or shield from harm or danger
To extend or draw out, typically a period or duration
To form a unified whole
To fix or hold securely in place
(of an argument or theory) To be logically consistent
To touch or stroke gently or lovingly
To be able to stand up to scrutiny
Force into a narrow space
To be regarded as valid
To hold exclusive control of a market or supply
To make level or equal in amount, degree, or status
Make or shape by cutting a hard material such as wood
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