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Definition 1:
To have or keep (something) in your hand, arms, etc. .
Examples:
Hold the rail so you won’t fall.
He was holding his hat (in his hand).
He was holding a large package in his arms.
Would you hold this for me?
She showed him the correct way to hold the racket.
She held his hand. = She held him by the hand.
Definition 2:
To put your arms around (someone) :to embrace or hug (someone) .
Examples:
Some people just don’t like to be held.
He held her close/tight and kissed her.
Definition 3:
To put or keep (something or someone) in a specified place or position .
Examples:
He held the pen in his mouth while he dialed the number.
Hold the pen upright when you write.
She picked up the trophy and held it over her head.
You have to hold the button down for several seconds.
I held the door open for her.
Hold your arms at your sides.
Definition 4:
To keep (something or someone) in the same place or position .
Examples:
I need someone to hold this string while I finish tying the knot.
She held the ladder steady while he climbed up it.
It took six guards to hold him (down).
The board was held in place/position by a couple of nails.
The Federal Reserve has been holding interest rates down/up.
The cover was held on by a piece of tape.
Definition 5:
To remain in the same place or position .
Examples:
The anchor held.
The line of soldiers held under constant attack.
Please hold still for a moment.
His weight has held steady for several months now.
Definition 6:
To continue to be good .
Examples:
We arrived late but our luck held and we were able to get tickets.
We hope the weather holds through the weekend.
Definition 7:
To own or possess (something) .
Examples:
The bank holds (the) title to the car.
Do you hold any shares/stock in the company?
Definition 8:
To have or keep (a job, a position, etc.) .
Examples:
She has never before held public office.
It’s been a struggle for him to hold a job.
In the last election the Democratic party managed to hold several seats but lost others.
President Franklin Roosevelt held office for 12 years. = Franklin Roosevelt held the office of president for 12 years.
Definition 9:
To succeed in keeping (something that is being attacked) .
Examples:
The troops were able to hold the bridge.
The line of soldiers held their position/ground and fought off the attack.
Definition 10:
To have (something that you have achieved or earned) .
Examples:
She holds a master’s degree in chemistry.
A swimmer who holds several world records
Definition 11:
To support the pressure or weight of (something or someone) .
Examples:
The floor will hold 10 tons.
I don’t know if the roof can hold all that snow.
Definition 12:
To have or keep (a belief, a feeling, etc.) in your mind .
Examples:
There’s no need for him to hold [=bear] a grudge against me.
I don’t hold any resentment toward/against him.
A belief held by many = a widely held belief
I will always hold that memory in my heart.
Definition 13:
To consider or judge (someone or something) in a specified way often + for often followed by to + verb .
Examples:
They hold me responsible.
He should be held accountable for his actions.
The store can’t be held liable for damage to your vehicle.
The court held his actions to be grounds for a lawsuit. [=the court said/ruled that his actions were grounds for a lawsuit]
His latest book is generally/widely held [=considered] to be the best one.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident…” U.S. Declaration of Independence (1776)
Definition 14:
To have or express (an opinion, belief, etc.) + that sometimes used figuratively .
Examples:
I hold [=believe] that such problems should be dealt with at the federal level.
The Supreme Court held [=ruled] that the trial court had acted properly.
Tradition holds that [=it is traditional that] the oldest member of the family be seated first.
Definition 15:
To cause (a meeting, class, sale, etc.) to take place .
Examples:
A sale will be held next weekend.
Free elections will be held next month.
We will hold [=have] the meeting at 2 o’clock.
The President has decided to hold [=give] a press conference.
They’re holding an art show at the gallery.
The two sides will hold [=have] talks/discussions to resolve the dispute.
Definition 16:
To contain (something) .
Examples:
The box holds his collection of old photographs.
Definition 17:
To have enough room for (an amount) .
Examples:
The disk can hold 1.44 megabytes of data.
How much water can that bucket hold?
The bottle holds two liters.
The dining room holds 500 people.
Definition 18:
To continue to have (someone’s interest or attention) .
Examples:
The speaker wasn’t able to hold [=keep] our interest/attention for long.
Definition 19:
To have (a specified quality, feature, etc.) often + for .
Examples:
His eyes held [=had] a quizzical look.
She has always held a special place in my heart. [=I have always had special feelings for her]
This hotel has long held [=claimed] a place among the world’s finest. [=has long been considered one of the world’s finest]
Music holds great appeal for many people. [=music appeals greatly to many people]
His job holds no surprises for him. [=nothing about his job surprises him]
Her paintings hold a real fascination for me. [=her paintings fascinate me]
No one can know what the future holds (for us). [=no one can know what will happen (to us) in the future]
These experiments hold great promise for future cancer research.
Definition 20:
To stop doing (something) or wait to do (something) .
Examples:
Tell the men to hold their fire [=not shoot] until I give the order.
Hold everything. [=wait; stop] We’re not doing this right.
Hold it right there. [=stop right there] Where do you think you’re going?
Definition 21:
To keep (something) available for later use .
Examples:
A room at the hotel will be held for us for 24 hours.
We will hold these flight reservations for you until tomorrow.
Definition 22:
To delay the handling of (something, such as a telephone call) for a time .
Examples:
Please hold all my calls while I’m in the meeting.
Definition 23:
To prevent (something, such as a vehicle) from leaving .
Examples:
The train was held until the track was cleared.
Would you hold the elevator for me?
Hold that taxi!
Definition 24:
To not use or include (something) in preparing food .
Examples:
I’d like a roast beef sandwich on rye, and hold the mustard please. [=do not put any mustard on the sandwich]
Definition 25:
To force (someone) to stay in a place (such as a prison) sometimes used figuratively .
Examples:
The police are holding him for questioning.
Terrorists are holding the passengers hostage.
They’re being held hostage/captive/prisoner.
He was held captive by his own fears.
Definition 26:
To continue moving on (a course) without change .
Examples:
The ship continued to hold its course.
Definition 27:
To stay on (a road) in a safe and secure way when being driven at high speeds .
Examples:
The car holds the road well when turning quickly.
Definition 28:
To be true :to remain valid often used in the phrases hold true and (less commonly) hold good .
Examples:
Her advice still holds [=applies] today.
The general rule holds in most cases.
The general rule holds true in most cases.
Their son needs support and understanding. The same holds true for all children.
The advice she gave us 10 years ago still holds good today.
Definition 29:
To wait to speak to someone on the telephone no obj + obj .
Examples:
All operators are currently busy. Please hold.
All operators are busy. Please hold the line for a minute.
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