hold (n)
Definition: the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Example:
he grabbed the hammer by the handle.
it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip.
Definition: the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Example:
he grabbed the hammer by the handle.
it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip.
Definition: the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
Example:
he grabbed the hammer by the handle.
it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip.
hold (v)
Definition: keep in a certain state, position, or activity
Example:
e.g., "keep clean.
hold in place.
She always held herself as a lady.
The students keep me on my toes.
Definition: keep in a certain state, position, or activity
Example:
e.g., "keep clean.
hold in place.
She always held herself as a lady.
The students keep me on my toes.
Definition: cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
Example:
hold in place.
She always held herself as a lady.
The students keep me on my toes.
hold (v)
Definition: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Example:
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.
Definition: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Example:
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.
Definition: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
Example:
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.
hold (v)
Definition: remain in a certain state, position, or condition
Example:
The weather held.
They held on the road and kept marching.
Definition: remain in a certain state, position, or condition
Example:
The weather held.
They held on the road and kept marching.
Definition: remain in a certain state, position, or condition
Example:
The weather held.
They held on the road and kept marching.
hold (v)
Definition: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
Example:
bear a grudge.
entertain interesting notions.
harbor a resentment.
Definition: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
Example:
bear a grudge.
entertain interesting notions.
harbor a resentment.
Definition: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
Example:
bear a grudge.
entertain interesting notions.
harbor a resentment.
hold (v)
Definition: have or hold in one's hands or grip
Example:
Hold this bowl for a moment, please.
A crazy idea took hold of him.
Definition: have or hold in one's hands or grip
Example:
Hold this bowl for a moment, please.
A crazy idea took hold of him.
Definition: have or hold in one's hands or grip
Example:
Hold this bowl for a moment, please.
A crazy idea took hold of him.
hold (v)
Definition: aim, point, or direct
Example:
Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames.
Definition: aim, point, or direct
Example:
Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames.
Definition: aim, point, or direct
Example:
Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames.
hold (v)
Definition: have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
Example:
She has $1,000 in the bank.
He has got two beautiful daughters.
She holds a Master's degree from Harvard.
Definition: have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
Example:
She has $1,000 in the bank.
He has got two beautiful daughters.
She holds a Master's degree from Harvard.
Definition: have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
Example:
She has $1,000 in the bank.
He has got two beautiful daughters.
She holds a Master's degree from Harvard.
hold (v)
Definition: be valid, applicable, or true
Example:
This theory still holds.
Definition: be valid, applicable, or true
Example:
This theory still holds.
Definition: be valid, applicable, or true
Example:
This theory still holds.
hold (v)
Definition: organize or be responsible for
Example:
hold a reception.
have, throw, or make a party.
give a course.
Definition: organize or be responsible for
Example:
hold a reception.
have, throw, or make a party.
give a course.
Definition: organize or be responsible for
Example:
hold a reception.
have, throw, or make a party.
give a course.
hold (v)
Definition: take and maintain control over, often by violent means
Example:
The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week.
Definition: take and maintain control over, often by violent means
Example:
The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week.
Definition: take and maintain control over, often by violent means
Example:
The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week.
hold (v)
Definition: to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
Example:
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.
Definition: to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
Example:
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.
Definition: to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
Example:
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.
