English dictionary
hold
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of grasping
noun
- the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
noun
- the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
noun
- a cell in a jail or prison
noun
- a stronghold
noun
- power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
noun
- understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
noun
- a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
noun
- time during which some action is awaited
verb
- keep from exhaling or expelling
verb
- remain committed to
verb
- assert or affirm
verb
- keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
verb
- hold the attention of
verb
- be in accord; be in agreement
verb
- declare to be
verb
- bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
verb
- protect against a challenge or attack
verb
- aim, point, or direct
verb
- drink alcohol without showing ill effects
verb
- have or hold in one's hands or grip
verb
- be the physical support of; carry the weight of
verb
- to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
verb
- cover as for protection against noise or smell
verb
- support or hold in a certain manner
verb
- organize or be responsible for
verb
- maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
verb
- cause to come to an abrupt stop
verb
- have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
verb
- secure and keep for possible future use or application
verb
- have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
verb
- take and maintain control over, often by violent means
verb
- keep from departing
verb
- arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
verb
- lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
verb
- stop dealing with
verb
- be valid, applicable, or true
verb
- be pertinent or relevant or applicable
verb
- cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
verb
- remain in a certain state, position, or condition
verb
- contain or hold; have within
verb
- be capable of holding or containing
verb
- resist or confront with resistance
verb
- have room for; hold without crowding
verb
- have as a major characteristic
Example sentences
he released his clasp on my arm
he has a strong grip for an old man
she kept a firm hold on the railing
he grabbed the hammer by the handle
it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip
he has a hold over them
he has a good grasp of accounting practices
his detention was politically motivated
the prisoner is on hold
he is in the custody of police
instant replay caused too long a delay
he ordered a hold in the action
hold your breath
I hold to these ideas
Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good
take for granted
view as important
hold these truths to be self-evident
I hold him personally responsible
The soprano held the audience
This story held our interest
She can hold an audience spellbound
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
She was declared incompetent
judge held that the defendant was innocent
He's held by a contract
I'll hold you by your promise
Hold that position behind the trees!
Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks
Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames
He can hold his liquor
he had drunk more than he could carry
Hold this bowl for a moment, please
The beam holds up the roof
He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam
What's holding that mirror?
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
She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate
hold one's nose
She holds her head high
He carried himself upright
hold a reception
have, throw, or make a party
give a course