hold
🇺🇸
/həʊld/
🇬🇧
/həʊld/
verb
A2
To grasp or carry something with your hand or arms.
She held the precious vase firmly with both hands.
B1
To place your hand on a part of your body that hurts.
He held his injured knee tightly.
B1
To keep someone or something in a certain position.
Hold the ladder steady while I climb up.
B1
To support the weight of someone or something.
This branch isn't strong enough to hold my weight.
B1
To have enough space to contain something.
This container can hold up to five liters of water.
B2
To possess or have something available.
The library holds a vast collection of rare books.
B1
To conduct or organize an event.
The city will hold a music festival next summer.
B2
To maintain a record or title.
She holds the world record for the women's marathon.
B2
To occupy a position or job.
He has held the position of chief editor for five years.
B2
To detain or confine someone.
The police held the witness for further questioning.
B2
To capture and keep someone's attention.
The speaker's story held the audience's attention throughout the lecture.
R
To remain steady or not change.
The patient's condition has held stable overnight.
R
To keep something for future use.
The bank holds the original documents in a secure vault.
R
To wait on the phone until connected to someone.
Please hold for the next available operator.
R
To possess a certain qualification or document.
All international students must hold a valid student visa.
R
To maintain control or possession of something against opposition.
The troops successfully held the strategic position against enemy attacks.
R
To remain intact or not collapse.
We hope the old building will hold after the renovation.
R
To continue to be valid or true.
Does this theory hold in modern scientific research?
R
To respect or admire someone highly.
The professor is held in high regard by all his students.
R
To consider something as being true.
It is widely held that climate change is a serious global issue.
R
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.
R
To proceed in a certain direction.
The ship will hold its current course until it reaches the port.
R
To prolong the duration of a musical note.
The singer held the high note for an impressive ten seconds.
R
To be able to consume alcohol without getting drunk.
He can really hold his liquor during parties.
R
To win a point or game when serving in tennis.
The tennis player managed to hold her serve in the crucial game.
R
To instruct someone to stop or wait.
Hold on a moment while I check my phone.
noun
B2
The act of grasping or supporting something.
He fought to maintain his hold on the slippery rock.
R
A technique for grabbing an opponent in a fight or sport.
The judo instructor taught us several effective holds.
R
Influence or control over a person or situation.
The company has a strong hold on the local market.
R
A place to grip or step on when climbing.
The climber carefully sought a secure hold on the steep cliff.
R
A storage area for cargo on a ship or aircraft.
The ship's hold was filled with various goods bound for Asia.
translation
To grasp or carry something with your hand or arms.; To place your hand on a part of your body that hurts.; To keep someone or something in a certain position.; To support the weight of someone or something.; To have enough space to contain something.; To possess or have something available.; To conduct or organize an event.; To maintain a record or title.; To occupy a position or job.; To detain or confine someone.; To capture and keep someone's attention.; To remain steady or not change.; To keep something for future use.; To wait on the phone until connected to someone.; To possess a certain qualification or document.; To maintain control or possession of something against opposition.; To remain intact or not collapse.; To continue to be valid or true.; To respect or admire someone highly.; To consider something as being true.; To maintain contact with the road surface, especially when driving at high speed.; To proceed in a certain direction.; To prolong the duration of a musical note.; To be able to consume alcohol without getting drunk.; To win a point or game when serving in tennis.; To instruct someone to stop or wait.
The act of grasping or supporting something.; A technique for grabbing an opponent in a fight or sport.; Influence or control over a person or situation.; A place to grip or step on when climbing.; A storage area for cargo on a ship or aircraft.
Word Forms
3rd Present
holds
Past
held
Perfect
held
Progressive
holding
Plural
holds