HOLD
Definition of HOLD
- (verb)cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity
- (verb)have or hold in one's hands or grip
- (verb)organize or be responsible for
- (verb)have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
- (verb)keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
- (verb)maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
- (verb)to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
- (verb)secure and keep for possible future use or application
- (verb)have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
- (verb)be the physical support of; carry the weight of
- (verb)contain or hold; have within
- (verb)have room for; hold without crowding
- (verb)remain in a certain state, position, or condition
- (verb)support or hold in a certain manner
- (verb)be valid, applicable, or true
- (verb)assert or affirm
- (verb)have as a major characteristic
- (verb)be capable of holding or containing
- (verb)arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
- (verb)protect against a challenge or attack
- (verb)bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
- (verb)hold the attention of
- (verb)remain committed to
- (verb)resist or confront with resistance
- (verb)be pertinent or relevant or applicable
- (verb)stop dealing with
- (verb)lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- (verb)keep from departing
- (verb)take and maintain control over, often by violent means
- (verb)cause to come to an abrupt stop
- (verb)cover as for protection against noise or smell
- (verb)drink alcohol without showing ill effects
- (verb)aim, point, or direct
- (verb)declare to be
- (verb)be in accord; be in agreement
- (verb)keep from exhaling or expelling
- (noun)the act of grasping
- (noun)understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
- (noun)power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
- (noun)time during which some action is awaited
- (noun)a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
- (noun)a stronghold
- (noun)a cell in a jail or prison
- (noun)the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
- (noun)the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo