Hold

v. have in one's hand; include, contain; keep, save; restrain; maintain, support, believe; direct, arrange; possess

n. grasp, grip; handle, something to grip; influence, effect; order to delay or postpone something; stronghold, secure fortified place; storage space in the hull of a ship

Hold may refer to:Hold (ship), interior cargo spaceHold (aviation), a place for an aircraft to loop around near its destinationHold (baseball), a statistic that may be awarded to a relief pitcherHold (telephone), a condition where the call is not terminated, but no speech is taking place Grappling hold, a specific grip applied to an opponent in wrestling or martial artsSecret hold, a parliamentary procedureHauld (also Hold), an ancient Norwegian titleStronghold, a castle or other fortified placeThe cards that are kept in a hand of poker, not those discarded and replacedHold of Pern, a city or community in the Dragonriders of Pern science-fiction seriesMarianne Hold (1933–1994), German actress
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Noun
1. the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
(synonym) clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip
(hypernym) grasping, taking hold, seizing, prehension
(hyponym) chokehold, choke hold
(derivation) take hold
2. understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
(synonym) appreciation, grasp
(hypernym) understanding, apprehension, discernment, savvy
(hyponym) sense
3. power by which something or someone is affected or dominated; "he has a hold over them"
(hypernym) control
4. time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action"
(synonym) delay, time lag, postponement, wait
(hypernym) pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension
(hyponym) extension
5. a state of being confined (usually for a short time); "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police"
(synonym) detention, custody
(hypernym) confinement
(derivation) restrain, confine
6. a stronghold
(hypernym) stronghold, fastness
(classification) archaism, archaicism
7. a cell in a jail or prison
(synonym) keep
(hypernym) cell, jail cell, prison cell
(derivation) restrain, confine
8. 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"
(synonym) handle, grip, handgrip
(hypernym) appendage
(hyponym) ax handle, axe handle
(part-holonym) edge tool
(part-meronym) shank, stem
9. the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
(synonym) cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage area
(hypernym) enclosure
(part-holonym) ship
(derivation) contain, take
Verb
1. organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
(synonym) throw, have, make, give
(hypernym) direct
2. keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes"
(synonym) keep, maintain
(hyponym) pressurize, pressurise
(see-also) check, turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back
3. have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"
(synonym) take hold
(antonym) let go of, let go, release, relinquish
(hyponym) grasp, hold on
(derivation) clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip
4. 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"; "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center"; "The terrorists held the journalists for ransom"
(synonym) restrain, confine
(hypernym) disable, disenable, incapacitate
(hyponym) tie down, tie up, bind, truss
(derivation) detention, custody
5. have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; "She bears the title of Duchess"; "He held the governorship for almost a decade"
(synonym) bear
(hypernym) have, have got
(derivation) holder, bearer
6. have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; "She has $1,000 in the bank"; "He has got two beautiful daughters"; "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard"
(synonym) have, have got
(hyponym) sustain, keep, maintain
(verb-group) have, feature
(derivation) property, belongings, holding, material possession
7. keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view; "take for granted"; "view as important"; "hold these truths to be self-evident"; "I hold him personally responsible"
(synonym) deem, view as, take for
(hypernym) see, consider, reckon, view, regard
8. contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water"
(synonym) bear, carry, contain
(hypernym) include
(hyponym) retain
(verb-group) contain, take
(derivation) cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage area
9. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
(synonym) control, hold in, contain, check, curb, moderate
(hypernym) restrain, suppress, keep, keep back, hold back
(hyponym) restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle
10. remain in a certain state, position, or condition; "The weather held"; "They held on the road and kept marching"
(hypernym) continue, go on, proceed, go along, keep
11. maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"
(synonym) harbor, harbour, entertain, nurse
(hypernym) feel, experience
12. assert or affirm; "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"
(hypernym) affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear
(verb-group) deem, view as, take for
13. remain committed to; "I hold to these ideas"
(hypernym) think, believe, consider, conceive
14. secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"
(synonym) retain, keep back, hold back
(hypernym) keep, hold on
(hyponym) hold down
(derivation) retention, keeping, holding
15. 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"; "What's holding that mirror?"
(synonym) support, sustain, hold up
(hyponym) scaffold
(derivation) holder
16. hold the attention of; "The soprano held the audience"; "This story held our interest"; "She can hold an audience spellbound"
(hypernym) capture, enamour, trance, catch, becharm, enamor, captivate, beguile, charm, fascinate, bewitch, entrance, enchant
17. keep from exhaling or expelling; "hold your breath"
(hypernym) restrain, suppress, keep, keep back, hold back
18. support or hold in a certain manner; "She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright"
(synonym) carry, bear
(hyponym) stoop
(verb-group) behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry
19. have room for; hold without crowding; "This hotel can accommodate 250 guests"; "The theater admits 300 people"; "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people"
(synonym) accommodate, admit
(hyponym) sleep
(verb-group) contain, take
20. be capable of holding or containing; "This box won't take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon"
(synonym) contain, take
(hypernym) be
(verb-group) accommodate, admit
(derivation) cargo area, cargo deck, cargo hold, storage area
21. be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds"
(synonym) prevail, obtain
(hypernym) exist, be
22. take and maintain control over, often by violent means; "The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week"
(hypernym) control, command
(verb-group) defend, guard
23. protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
(synonym) defend, guard
(hypernym) protect
24. declare to be; "She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent"
(synonym) declare, adjudge
(hypernym) judge
(hyponym) admit, acknowledge
25. have as a major characteristic; "The novel holds many surprises"; "The book holds in store much valuable advise"
(hypernym) be
26. cause to stop; "Halt the engines"; "Arrest the progress"; "halt the presses"
(synonym) halt, arrest
(hypernym) stop
(derivation) delay, time lag, postponement, wait
27. bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise"
(synonym) oblige, bind, obligate
(hypernym) relate
(hyponym) pledge
28. cover as for protection against noise or smell; "She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate"; "hold one's nose"
(hypernym) cover
29. drink alcohol without showing ill effects; "He can hold his liquor"; "he had drunk more than he could carry"
(synonym) carry
(hypernym) drink, booze, fuddle
30. be pertinent or relevant or applicable; "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"; "The same rules go for everyone"
(synonym) apply, go for
(hypernym) refer, pertain, relate, concern, come to, bear on, touch, touch on
(verb-group) lend oneself, apply
31. 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"; "please hold a table at Maxim's"
(synonym) reserve, book
(hypernym) request, bespeak, call for, quest
(hyponym) keep open, hold open, keep, save
(entail) procure, secure
(verb-group) reserve
32. resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"
(synonym) defy, withstand, hold up
(hypernym) resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm
(hyponym) weather, endure, brave, brave out
33. keep from departing; "Hold the taxi"; "Hold the horse"
(hypernym) prevent, keep
34. stop dealing with; "hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting"
(hypernym) postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put off
(derivation) delay, time lag, postponement, wait
35. aim, point, or direct; "Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"
(hypernym) aim, take, train, take aim, direct
36. be in accord; be in agreement; "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"
(synonym) agree, concur, concord
(hyponym) settle
(verb-group) agree

adj. sweet, fair, dear, beloved, precious

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

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

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

(n. i.)
Not to give way; not to part or become separated; to remain unbroken or unsubdued.
  

(n. i.)
Not to more; to halt; to stop;-mostly in the imperative.
  

(n. i.)
To derive right or title; -- generally with of.
  

(n. i.)
To restrain one's self; to refrain.
  

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

(n.)
A place of confinement; a prison; confinement; custody; guard.
  

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

(n.)
Binding power and influence.
  

(n.)
Something that may be grasped; means of support.
  

(n.)
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.
  

(n.)
The authority or ground to take or keep; claim.
  

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

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

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

(v. t.)
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.
  

(v. t.)
To consider; to regard; to esteem; to account; to think; to judge.
  

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

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

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

(v. t.)
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.
  

(v. t.)
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.
  

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