hold

Definitions

1. 1noun

   The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

2. 2transitive verb

   To cause to remain in a given situation, position, or relation, within certain limits, or the like; to prevent from falling or escaping; to sustain; to restrain; to keep in the grasp; to retain.

3. 3transitive verb

   To retain in one's keeping; to maintain possession of, or authority over; not to give up or relinquish; to keep; to defend.

4. 4transitive verb

   To have; to possess; to be in possession of; to occupy; to derive title to; as, to hold office.

5. 5transitive verb

   To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.

6. 6transitive verb

   To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.

7. 7transitive verb

   To prosecute, have, take, or join in, as something which is the result of united action; as to, hold a meeting, a festival, a session, etc.; hence, to direct and bring about officially; to conduct or preside at; as, the general held a council of war; a judge holds a court; a clergyman holds a service.

8. 8transitive verb

   To receive and retain; to contain as a vessel; as, this pail holds milk; hence, to be able to receive and retain; to have capacity or containing power for.

9. 9transitive verb

   To accept, as an opinion; to be the adherent of, openly or privately; to persist in, as a purpose; to maintain; to sustain.

10. 10transitive verb

    To consider; to regard; to esteem; to account; to think; to judge.

11. 11transitive verb

    To bear, carry, or manage; as he holds himself erect; he holds his head high.

12. 12noun i

    In general, to keep one's self in a given position or condition; to remain fixed. Hence:

13. 13noun i

    Not to more; to halt; to stop;-mostly in the imperative.

14. 14noun i

    Not to give way; not to part or become separated; to remain unbroken or unsubdued.

15. 15noun i

    Not to fail or be found wanting; to continue; to last; to endure a test or trial; to abide; to persist.

16. 16noun i

    Not to fall away, desert, or prove recreant; to remain attached; to cleave;-often with with, to, or for.

17. 17noun i

    To restrain one's self; to refrain.

18. 18noun i

    To derive right or title; -- generally with of.

19. 19noun

    The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; possession; -- often used with the verbs take and lay.

20. 20noun

    The authority or ground to take or keep; claim.

21. 21noun

    Binding power and influence.

22. 22noun

    Something that may be grasped; means of support.

23. 23noun

    A place of confinement; a prison; confinement; custody; guard.

24. 24noun

    A place of security; a fortified place; a fort; a castle; -- often called a stronghold.

25. 25noun

    A character [thus /] placed over or under a note or rest, and indicating that it is to be prolonged; -- called also pause, and corona.

26. 26noun

    the act of grasping

    "he released his clasp on my arm"

    "he has a strong grip for an old man"

    Synonyms

    claspclenchclutchclutchesgraspgrip
27. 27noun

    the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

28. 28noun

    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"

    Synonyms

    griphandgriphandle
29. 29noun

    a cell in a jail or prison

    Synonyms

    keep
30. 30noun

    a stronghold

31. 31noun

    power by which something or someone is affected or dominated

    "he has a hold over them"

32. 32noun

    understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

    "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"

    Synonyms

    appreciationgrasp
33. 33noun

    a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

    "his detention was politically motivated"

    "the prisoner is on hold"

    Synonyms

    custodydetainmentdetention
34. 34noun

    time during which some action is awaited

    "instant replay caused too long a delay"

    "he ordered a hold in the action"

    Synonyms

    delaypostponementwait
35. 35verb

    keep from exhaling or expelling

    "hold your breath"

36. 36verb

    remain committed to

    "I hold to these ideas"

37. 37verb

    assert or affirm

    "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"

38. 38verb

    keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

    "take for granted"

    "view as important"

    Synonyms

    deem
39. 39verb

    hold the attention of

    "The soprano held the audience"

    "This story held our interest"

40. 40verb

    be in accord; be in agreement

    "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"

    "I can't agree with you!"

    Synonyms

    agreeconcordconcur
41. 41verb

    declare to be

    "She was declared incompetent"

    "judge held that the defendant was innocent"

    Synonyms

    adjudgedeclare
42. 42verb

    bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

    "He's held by a contract"

    "I'll hold you by your promise"

    Synonyms

    bindobligateoblige
43. 43verb

    protect against a challenge or attack

    "Hold that position behind the trees!"

    "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"

    Synonyms

    defendguard
44. 44verb

    aim, point, or direct

    "Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"

45. 45verb

    drink alcohol without showing ill effects

    "He can hold his liquor"

    "he had drunk more than he could carry"

    Synonyms

    carry
46. 46verb

    have or hold in one's hands or grip

    "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"

    "A crazy idea took hold of him"

47. 47verb

    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"

    Synonyms

    supportsustain
48. 48verb

    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"

    Synonyms

    confinerestrain
49. 49verb

    cover as for protection against noise or smell

    "She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate"

    "hold one's nose"

50. 50verb

    support or hold in a certain manner

    "She holds her head high"

    "He carried himself upright"

    Synonyms

    bearcarry
51. 51verb

    organize or be responsible for

    "hold a reception"

    "have, throw, or make a party"

    Synonyms

    givehavemakethrow
52. 52verb

    maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

    "bear a grudge"

    "entertain interesting notions"

    Synonyms

    entertainharborharbournurse
53. 53verb

    cause to stop

    "Halt the engines"

    "Arrest the progress"

    Synonyms

    arresthalt
54. 54verb

    have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense

    "She has $1,000 in the bank"

    "He has got two beautiful daughters"

    Synonyms

    have
55. 55verb

    secure and keep for possible future use or application

    "The landlord retained the security deposit"

    "I reserve the right to disagree"

    Synonyms

    retain
56. 56verb

    have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

    "She bears the title of Duchess"

    "He held the governorship for almost a decade"

    Synonyms

    bear
57. 57verb

    take and maintain control over, often by violent means

    "The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week"

58. 58verb

    keep from departing

    "Hold the taxi"

    "Hold the horse"

59. 59verb

    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"

    Synonyms

    bookreserve
60. 60verb

    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

    "moderate your alcohol intake"

    "hold your tongue"

    Synonyms

    checkcontaincontrolcurbmoderate
61. 61verb

    stop dealing with

    "hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting"

62. 62verb

    be valid, applicable, or true

    "This theory still holds"

    Synonyms

    obtainprevail
63. 63verb

    be pertinent or relevant or applicable

    "The same laws apply to you!"

    "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"

    Synonyms

    apply
64. 64verb

    keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"

    "hold in place"

    "She always held herself as a lady"

    Synonyms

    keepmaintain
65. 65verb

    remain in a certain state, position, or condition

    "The weather held"

    "They held on the road and kept marching"

66. 66verb

    contain or hold; have within

    "The jar carries wine"

    "The canteen holds fresh water"

    Synonyms

    bearcarrycontain
67. 67verb

    be capable of holding or containing

    "This box won't take all the items"

    "The flask holds one gallon"

    Synonyms

    containtake
68. 68verb

    resist or confront with resistance

    "The politician defied public opinion"

    "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"

    Synonyms

    defywithstand
69. 69verb

    have room for; hold without crowding

    "This hotel can accommodate 250 guests"

    "The theater admits 300 people"

    Synonyms

    accommodateadmit
70. 70verb

    have as a major characteristic

    "The novel holds many surprises"

    "The book holds in store much valuable advise"