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