hold
1 of 2verb/hoʊld/
Forms:holds,holding,held,held
1
to have in your hands or arms
A2transitive- They held candles during the power outage.
- She held her friend's hand for support during the scary movie.
- He gently held the fragile vase, careful not to drop it.
- As the team captain, she proudly held the championship trophy.
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3
to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.
transitive- She holds a weekly meeting with her team.
- The company will hold a seminar on business ethics.
- We held a family gathering last weekend.
- They're planning to hold a charity event next month.
- The mayor is set to hold a press conference tomorrow.
4
to keep someone or something in a particular position or state
- Please hold the door shut until I fix the latch.
- They held the gate open for the guests.
- Hold your posture straight while sitting.
- He held his laughter in during the serious meeting.
- I had to hold my stomach in while wearing that tight-fitting dress.
5
to bear the weight of something or someone
transitive- I don't trust this old chair to hold my weight.
- The bridge can hold the weight of multiple cars at once.
- I'm not sure if this ladder will hold both of us.
- The fragile branches won't hold the weight of those large fruits.
- The thick chains are capable of holding the heavy chandelier.
6
to be or continue to be available or valid
- Is the discount still holding for this weekend?
- If your invitation to the party still holds, I'd love to come.
- The warranty on this product holds for two years.
- If the job offer still holds, I'd like to discuss the details further.
- The offer to lend you my car for the weekend still holds if you need it.
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to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount
transitive- This jar holds about 1 kilogram of cookies.
- The suitcase can hold all your clothes for the trip.
- The storage bin holds up to 20 books.
- The basket holds a variety of fruits.
- The cup can hold up to 250 milliliters of water.
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to agree or be in accord with someone or something
transitive- I hold with the idea that teamwork leads to success.
- He holds with the principles of honesty and integrity.
- Many scientists hold with the theory of evolution.
- I hold with those who believe in preserving the environment.
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10
to instruct someone to not include or add something, particularly food or drink
transitive- I'd like a burger, but hold the pickles, please.
- I'll take a pizza, but hold the olives, please.
- Give me the salad, but hold the dressing.
- A pina colada, please, but hold the rum.
11
to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish
- I'd like a burger, but hold the onions.
- Can you hold the pickles on my sandwich?
- I'd like the salad, but hold the dressing.
- Please hold the tomatoes in my wrap.
- I'll have a pizza, but hold the mushrooms.