Hold — synonyms, hold antonyms, definition

1. hold (Noun) archaic

anchor appreciation base brace captivity cargo area cargo deck cargo hold cell charge clamp clasp clench clutch clutches control custody deep detainment detention • • •

hold (Noun) — The act of grasping. ex. "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

hold (Noun) — Understanding of the nature, meaning, quality or magnitude of something. ex. "he has a good hold of accounting practices"

hold (Noun) — Power by which something or someone is affected or dominated. ex. "he has a hold over them"

hold (Noun) — Time during which some action is awaited. ex. "he ordered a hold in the action"

hold (Noun) — A state of being confined (usually for a short time). ex. "the prisoner is on hold"

hold (Noun) — A cell in a jail or prison.

hold (Noun) — The appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it.

hold (Noun) — The space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo.

hold (Noun) — A stronghold.

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2. hold (Verb) archaic

abide accept accommodate account acknowledge adhere adjudge admit affirm agree allege answer anticipate apply appreciate apprehend appropriate argue arrest assert • • • let go of

hold (Verb) — Cause to remain in a certain state, position, or activity. ex. "hold in place" ex. "She always held herself as a lady"

hold (Verb) — Have or keep in one's hands or grip. ex. "Hold this bowl for a moment, please" ex. "A crazy idea took hold of him"

hold (Verb) — Organize or be responsible for. ex. "hold a reception"

hold (Verb) — Have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense. ex. "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"

hold (Verb) — Keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view. ex. "hold these truths to be self-evident" ex. "I hold him personally responsible"

hold (Verb) — Maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings). ex. "hold a resentment"

hold (Verb) — Limit to within certain bounds; physically prevent from moving. ex. "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains" ex. "About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade" ex. "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention centre" ex. "The terrorists held the journalists for ransom"

hold (Verb) — Secure and keep for possible future use or application. ex. "The landlord held the security deposit"

hold (Verb) — Have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices. ex. "He held the governorship for almost a decade"

hold (Verb) — Be the physical support of; carry the weight of. ex. "The beam holds up the roof" ex. "What's holding that mirror?"

hold (Verb) — Have within. ex. "The canteen holds fresh water"

hold (Verb) — Have room for. ex. "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people"

hold (Verb) — Remain in a certain state, position, or condition. ex. "The weather held" ex. "They held on the road and kept marching"

hold (Verb) — Support or hold in a certain manner. ex. "She holds her head high"

hold (Verb) — Be valid, applicable, or true. ex. "This theory still holds"

hold (Verb) — Assert or affirm. ex. "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"

hold (Verb) — Have as a major characteristic. ex. "The novel holds many surprises" ex. "The book holds in store much valuable advise"

hold (Verb) — Be capable of holding or containing. ex. "The flask holds one gallon"

hold (Verb) — Arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance. ex. "please hold a table at Maxim's"

hold (Verb) — Protect against a challenge or attack. ex. "Hold that position behind the trees!" ex. "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"

hold (Verb) — Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted. ex. "He's held by a contract" ex. "I'll hold you by your promise"

hold (Verb) — Hold the attention of. ex. "The soprano held the audience" ex. "This story held our interest" ex. "She can hold an audience spellbound"

hold (Verb) — Remain committed to. ex. "I hold to these ideas"

hold (Verb) — Resist or confront with resistance. ex. "The bridge held" ex. "The politician held up public opinion"

hold (Verb) — Be pertinent, relevant or applicable. ex. "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"

hold (Verb) — Stop dealing with. ex. "hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting"

hold (Verb) — Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits. ex. "hold your tongue" ex. "hold in your anger"

hold (Verb) — Keep from departing. ex. "Hold the taxi" ex. "Hold the horse"

hold (Verb) — Take and maintain control over, often by violent means. ex. "The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week"

hold (Verb) — Cause to stop. ex. "hold the engines"

hold (Verb) — Cover as for protection against noise or smell. ex. "She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate" ex. "hold one's nose"

hold (Verb) — Drink alcohol without showing ill effects. ex. "He can hold his liquor"

hold (Verb) — Aim, point, or direct. ex. "Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"

hold (Verb) — Judge or state to be. ex. "judge held that the defendant was innocent"

hold (Verb) — Be in accord; be in agreement. ex. "I hold with those who say life is sacred"

hold (Verb) — Keep from exhaling or expelling. ex. "hold your breath"

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