To grasp or carry something with your hand or arms.
She held the precious vase firmly with both hands.
彼女は貴重な花瓶を両手でしっかり持った。
To place your hand on a part of your body that hurts.
He held his injured knee tightly.
彼は怪我した膝を強く押さえた。
To keep someone or something in a certain position.
Hold the ladder steady while I climb up.
私が登る間、梯子をしっかり支えてください。
To support the weight of someone or something.
This branch isn't strong enough to hold my weight.
この枝は私の体重を支えるには十分強くない。
To have enough space to contain something.
This container can hold up to five liters of water.
この容器は最大5リットルの水を入れることができます。
To possess or have something available.
The library holds a vast collection of rare books.
この図書館は多数の珍本を所蔵している。
To conduct or organize an event.
The city will hold a music festival next summer.
この都市は来年の夏、音楽祭を開催する予定です。
To maintain a record or title.
She holds the world record for the women's marathon.
彼女は女子マラソンの世界記録を保持している。
To occupy a position or job.
He has held the position of chief editor for five years.
彼は5年間編集長の職務を務めてきた。
To detain or confine someone.
The police held the witness for further questioning.
警察は証人を拘留し、さらなる質問を行った。
To capture and keep someone's attention.
The speaker's story held the audience's attention throughout the lecture.
講演者の話は講演中ずっと聴衆の注意力を捉えた。
To remain steady or not change.
The patient's condition has held stable overnight.
患者の状態は一晩中安定したままだった。
To keep something for future use.
The bank holds the original documents in a secure vault.
銀行は原本を安全な金庫に保管しています。
To wait on the phone until connected to someone.
Please hold for the next available operator.
次の利用可能なオペレーターに接続するまでお待ちください。
To possess a certain qualification or document.
All international students must hold a valid student visa.
すべての外国人留学生は有効な学生ビザを所持しなければならない。
To maintain control or possession of something against opposition.
The troops successfully held the strategic position against enemy attacks.
部隊は敵の攻撃に成功裡に立ち向かい、戦略的な位置を守り続けた。
To remain intact or not collapse.
We hope the old building will hold after the renovation.
修復後もこの古い建物が崩壊しないで維持されることを願っています。
To continue to be valid or true.
Does this theory hold in modern scientific research?
この理論は現代の科学研究で成立していますか?
To respect or admire someone highly.
The professor is held in high regard by all his students.
この教授はすべての学生に尊敬されている。
To consider something as being true.
It is widely held that climate change is a serious global issue.
気候変動は深刻なグローバルな問題であると広く考えられています。
To maintain contact with the road surface, especially when driving at high speed.
Modern tires are designed to hold the road even at high speeds.
現代のタイヤは、高速走行時でも路面に密着するように設計されています。
To proceed in a certain direction.
The ship will hold its current course until it reaches the port.
船は現在の進路を維持し、港に着くまで進みます。
To prolong the duration of a musical note.
The singer held the high note for an impressive ten seconds.
歌手は高音を感動的な10秒間続けた。
To be able to consume alcohol without getting drunk.
He can really hold his liquor during parties.
彼はパーティーで本当に酒を飲み続けられる。
To win a point or game when serving in tennis.
The tennis player managed to hold her serve in the crucial game.
このテニス選手は、決定的な試合でサーブを守ることに成功した。
To instruct someone to stop or wait.
Hold on a moment while I check my phone.
ちょっと待ってください、携帯を見てきます。
The act of grasping or supporting something.
He fought to maintain his hold on the slippery rock.
彼は滑りやすい岩にしっかり握り続けるために奮闘した。
A technique for grabbing an opponent in a fight or sport.
The judo instructor taught us several effective holds.
柔道のインストラクターがいくつかの効果的な固め方を教えてくれた。
Influence or control over a person or situation.
The company has a strong hold on the local market.
この会社は地元市場に強い影響力を持っている。
A place to grip or step on when climbing.
The climber carefully sought a secure hold on the steep cliff.
登山者は険しい崖でしっかりとつかめる場所を慎重に探した。
A storage area for cargo on a ship or aircraft.
The ship's hold was filled with various goods bound for Asia.
船の貨物室にはアジア向けの様々な貨物が積み込まれていた。