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English to English noun
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the act of grasping |  | Example: he released his clasp on my arm
he has a strong grip for an old man
she kept a firm hold on the railing
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understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something | | Example: he has a good grasp of accounting practices
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power by which something or someone is affected or dominated | | Example: he has a hold over them
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time during which some action is awaited | | Example: instant replay caused too long a delay
he ordered a hold in the action
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a state of being confined (usually for a short time) | | Example: his detention was politically motivated
the prisoner is on hold
he is in the custody of police
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a stronghold | | source: wordnet30
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a cell in a jail or prison | | source: wordnet30
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the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it | | Example: he grabbed the hammer by the handle
it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
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the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo | | source: wordnet30
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The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed. | | source: webster1913
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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. | | source: webster1913 verb
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keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., | | Example: keep clean
hold in place
She always held herself as a lady
The students keep me on my toes
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have or hold in one's hands or grip | | Example: Hold this bowl for a moment, please
A crazy idea took hold of him
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organize or be responsible for | | Example: hold a reception
have, throw, or make a party
give a course
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have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense | | Example: She has $1,000 in the bank
He has got two beautiful daughters
She holds a Master's degree from Harvard
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keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view | | Example: take for granted
view as important
hold these truths to be self-evident
I hold him personally responsible
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maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) | | Example: bear a grudge
entertain interesting notions
harbor a resentment
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to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement | | Example: 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
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secure and keep for possible future use or application | | Example: The landlord retained the security deposit
I reserve the right to disagree
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have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices | | Example: She bears the title of Duchess
He held the governorship for almost a decade
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be the physical support of; carry the weight of | | Example: The beam holds up the roof
He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
What's holding that mirror?
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contain or hold; have within | | Example: The jar carries wine
The canteen holds fresh water
This can contains water
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| 23 |
have room for; hold without crowding | | Example: This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
The theater admits 300 people
The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people
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| 24 |
remain in a certain state, position, or condition | | Example: The weather held
They held on the road and kept marching
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support or hold in a certain manner | | Example: She holds her head high
He carried himself upright
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be valid, applicable, or true | | Example: This theory still holds
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assert or affirm | | Example: Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
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have as a major characteristic | | Example: The novel holds many surprises
The book holds in store much valuable advise
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be capable of holding or containing | | Example: This box won't take all the items
The flask holds one gallon
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| 30 |
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance | | Example: 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
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protect against a challenge or attack | | Example: Hold that position behind the trees!
Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
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bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted | | Example: He's held by a contract
I'll hold you by your promise
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hold the attention of | | Example: The soprano held the audience
This story held our interest
She can hold an audience spellbound
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remain committed to | | Example: I hold to these ideas
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resist or confront with resistance | | Example: The politician defied public opinion
The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear
The bridge held
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be pertinent or relevant or applicable | | Example: The same laws apply to you!
This theory holds for all irrational numbers
The same rules go for everyone
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stop dealing with | | Example: hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting
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lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | | Example: moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your anger
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keep from departing | | Example: Hold the taxi
Hold the horse
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take and maintain control over, often by violent means | | Example: The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week
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| 41 |
cause to stop | | Example: Halt the engines
Arrest the progress
halt the presses
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cover as for protection against noise or smell | | Example: She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate
hold one's nose
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| 43 |
drink alcohol without showing ill effects | | Example: He can hold his liquor
he had drunk more than he could carry
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| 44 |
aim, point, or direct | | Example: Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
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| 45 |
declare to be | | Example: She was declared incompetent
judge held that the defendant was innocent
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be in accord; be in agreement | | Example: 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
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keep from exhaling or expelling | | Example: hold your breath
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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. | | source: webster1913
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In general, to keep one's self in a given position or condition; to remain fixed. Hence: | | source: webster1913
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