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Noun
A decision or judgment made, especially by a court or tribunal
“For that analysis, we would review the specific facts of the case that are listed immediately following the Court's holding.”
Noun
A stake or investment in an undertaking or venture
“In some countries like the US, the sponsor normally retains a significant holding in the IPO.”
Noun
The fact or condition of owning or possessing something
“They have a shopping membership of 115,000 housewives, each of whom has a personal holding in the $5,000,000 paid-up capital.”
Noun
(holdings) Items or property that one holds or possesses
“To clear himself from debts, he had sold out his holdings in Hatfield.”
Noun
A principal administrative division of a country or empire
Noun
An area of land and its buildings, used for growing crops and rearing animals
Noun
The act of retarding or delaying
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State of being impervious, immune to, or blocking an external influence or harm
Noun
The act or state of keeping something in one's possession
Noun
(usually "grounds") An area of enclosed land surrounding a large house or other building
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A company controlled by a holding company
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Exclusive control over the trade or production of a commodity or service through exclusive possession
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(usually "resources") A stock or supply of assets that can be drawn on
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Something which has been acquired through buying or purchasing
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Bearing or holding an item or concept
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An asset or property that is owned or possessed
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The act of something that stops
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Money that is gained or acquired
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Verb
To hold an opinion
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“Many of us would hold that the future of our business looks bright.”
Verb
(with clause) To believe without reason
Verb
Present participle for to physically grip or grasp something
“Could you please hold my bag for me while I unlock the door?”
Verb
Present participle for to be in possession of
“I currently hold a license that allows me to operate boats.”
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Present participle for to be able to bear or support
“My travel bag is built to hold a significant amount of weight.”
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Present participle for to allow or have room for
“The elevator can only hold a maximum of fifteen people.”
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(of a meeting, function, etc.) Present participle for to conduct or organize
“Let's hold a meeting to discuss this issue.”
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Present participle for to continue or keep going
“A magical ordination of all physical things seemed to bless his choices as his luck continued to hold.”
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Present participle for 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.”
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Present participle for to embrace by holding closely
“I cannot wait to hold you in my arms again.”
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Present participle for to keep in one's mind
“I will always hold her close to my heart.”
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Present participle for to keep under custody
“Police are allowed to hold a suspect for up to 24 hours without charge.”
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Present participle for 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.”
Verb
Present participle for to have as one's role or occupation
“Matthew would hold the position of chief executive at the company until his retirement.”
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Present participle for to point or direct (an object)
Hold your camera in the direction of the subject and snap away.”
Verb
Present participle for to be, or to remain, valid or available
“Does this gift voucher still hold, or has it already expired?”
Verb
(of a phone conversation) Present participle for to stay on the line
“Please hold while I transfer you to the appropriate department.”
Adjective
Able or designed to stick to things
Adjective
Preserving or holding, accommodating, arresting
Adjective
Acting in an interim or temporary role
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