hold physically touching, supporting, or containing
(hoʊld)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense holds, present participle holding, past tense, past participle held
1. verb
When you hold something, you carry or support it, using your hands or your arms.
Hold the knife at an angle. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
She is holding her journal and a pen. [VERB noun]
He held the pistol in his right hand. [VERB noun]
Hold the baby while I load the car. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: carry, keep, grip, grasp More Synonyms of hold
Hold is also a noun.
He released his hold on the camera.
2.
See to catch hold of something
3. verb
When you hold someone, you put your arms round them, usually because you want to show them how much you like them or because you want to comfort them.
If only he would hold her close to him. [VERB noun adverb]
[Also VERB noun]
Synonyms: embrace, grasp, clutch, hug More Synonyms of hold
4. verb
If you hold someone in a particular position, you use force to keep them in that position andstop them from moving.
He then held the man in an armlock until police arrived. [VERB noun preposition]
I'd got two nurses holding me down. [VERB noun with adverb]
[Also VERB noun]
5. countable noun
A hold is a particular way of keeping someone in a position using your own hands, arms,or legs.
...use of an unauthorized hold on a handcuffed suspect.
6. verb
When you hold a part of your body, you put your hand on or against it, often because it hurts.
Soon she was crying bitterly about the pain and was holding her throat. [VERB noun]
7. verb
When you hold a part of your body in a particular position, you put it into that position and keepit there.
Hold your hands in front of your face. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
He walked at a rapid pace with his back straight and his head held erect. [VERB-ed]
[Also V n adj]
8. verb
If one thing holds another in a particular position, it keeps it in that position.
...the wooden wedge which held the heavy door open. [VERB noun with adverb]
They used steel pins to hold everything in place. [VERB noun preposition]
9. verb
If one thing is used to hold another, it is used to store it.
Two knife racks hold her favourite knives. [VERB noun]
...the large cardboard and wooden cases used to hold my new appliances. [VERB noun]
10. countable noun [oft noun NOUN]
In a ship or aeroplane, a hold is a place where cargo or luggage is stored.
A fire had been reported in the cargo hold.
11. verb
If a place holds something, it keeps it available for reference or for future use.
The Small Firms Service holds an enormous amount of information on any business problem. [VERB noun]
We have reviewed the data that we hold for the area. [VERB noun]
12. verb [no cont]
If something holds a particular amount of something, it can contain that amount.
The small bottles don't seem to hold much. [VERB noun]
...a stadium that holds over 30,000 people. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: accommodate, take, contain, seat More Synonyms of hold
13. verb
If you can hold your drink, you are able to drink large quantities of alcohol without becoming ill or getting drunk.
...but you had to be able to hold your liquor. [VERB noun]
14. verb
If a vehicle holds the road well, it remains in close contact with the road and can be controlled safelyand easily.
I thought the car held the road really well. [VERB noun adverb]
[Also VERB noun]
15. See also holding
More Synonyms of hold
hold having or doing
(hoʊld)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense holds, present participle holding, past tense, past participle heldHold is often used to indicate that someone or something has the particular thing, characteristic,or attitude that is mentioned. Therefore it takes most of its meaning from the wordthat follows it.
1. verb [no cont]
Hold is used with words and expressions indicating an opinion or belief, to show thatsomeone has a particular opinion or believes that something is true.
He held firm opinions which usually conflicted with my own. [VERB noun]
He holds certain expectations about the teacher's role. [VERB noun]
Current thinking holds that obesity is more a medical than a psychological problem. [VERB that]
The public, meanwhile, hold such people in low esteem. [VERB noun + in]
...a widely held opinion. [VERB-ed]
2. verb [no passive]
Hold is used with words such as 'fear' or 'mystery' to indicate someone's feelings towards something, as if those feelings were a characteristicof the thing itself.
Death doesn't hold any fear for me. [VERB noun + for]
It held more mystery than even the darkest jungle. [VERB noun]
This approach, more than any other, holds promise for true reform. [VERB noun]
3. verb
Hold is used with nouns such as 'office', 'power', and 'responsibility' to indicate thatsomeone has a particular position of power or authority.
She has never held ministerial office. [VERB noun]
I'd seen it before in people who held immense power. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: occupy, have, fill, maintain More Synonyms of hold
4. verb
Hold is used with nouns such as 'permit', 'degree', or 'ticket' to indicate that someone has a particular document that allows them to do something.
Applicants should normally hold a good Honours degree. [VERB noun]
He did not hold a firearm certificate. [VERB noun]
Passengers holding tickets will receive refunds. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: possess, have, own, bear More Synonyms of hold
5. verb
Hold is used with nouns such as 'party', 'meeting', 'talks', 'election', and 'trial' to indicate that people are organizing a particular activity.
The country will hold democratic elections within a year. [VERB noun]
The German sports federation said it would hold an investigation. [VERB noun]
...the club, which was licensed to hold parties. [VERB noun]
holdinguncountable noun
They also called for the holding of multi-party general elections. [+ of]
Synonyms: property, resources, assets, possessions More Synonyms of hold
6. verb
Hold is used with nouns such as 'conversation', 'interview', and 'talks' to indicate that two or more people meet and discuss something.
The Prime Minister, is holding consultations with his colleagues to finalise thedeal. [VERB noun + with]
The engineer and his son held frequent consultations concerning technical problems. [VERB]
They can't believe you can even hold a conversation. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: conduct, convene, have, call More Synonyms of hold
7. verb
Hold is used with nouns such as 'shares' and 'stock' to indicate that someone owns a particularproportion of a business.
The group said it continues to hold 1,774,687 Vons shares. [VERB noun]
The Fisher family holds 40% of the stock. [VERB noun]
8. See also holding
9. verb
Hold is used with words such as 'lead' or 'advantage' to indicate that someone is winning or doing well in a contest.
He continued to hold a lead in Angola's presidential race. [VERB noun]
Mestel holds a slight advantage. [VERB noun]
10. verb
Hold is used with nouns such as 'attention' or 'interest' to indicate that what you door say keeps someone interested or listening to you.
If you want to hold someone's attention, look them directly in the eye but don'tstare. [VERB noun]
Couldn't I hold Philippe's interest? [VERB noun]
11. verb
If you hold someone responsible, liable, or accountable for something, you will blame them if anything goes wrong.
It's impossible to hold any individual responsible. [VERB noun adjective]
...shareholders who want to hold corporate directors more accountable for their actions. [VERB noun adjective]
hold controlling or remaining
(hoʊld)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense holds, present participle holding, past tense, past participle held
1. verb
If someone holds you in a place, they keep you there as a prisoner and do not allow you to leave.
The inside of a van was as good a place as any to hold a kidnap victim. [VERB noun]
Somebody is holding your wife hostage. [VERB noun noun]
Japan had originally demanded the return of two seamen held on spying charges. [VERB-ed]
Synonyms: detain, arrest, confine, imprison More Synonyms of hold
2. verb
If people such as an army or a violent crowd hold a place, they control it by using force.
Demonstrators have been holding the square since Sunday. [VERB noun]
3. singular noun
If you have a holdover someone, you have power or control over them, for example because you know something about them you can use to threaten them or because you are in a position of authority.
It's always useful to have a hold over a fellow like Carl May.
He had ordered his officers to keep an exceptionally firm hold over their men.
Because he once loved her, she still has a hold on him.
Synonyms: control, authority, influence, pull [informal] More Synonyms of hold
4. verb [no passive]
If you ask someone to hold, or to holdthe line, when you are answering a phone call, you are asking them to wait for a short time, for example so that you can find the person they want to speak to.
Could you hold the line and I'll just get my pen. [VERB noun]
A telephone operator asked him to hold. [VERB]
5. verb
If you hold phone calls for someone, you do not allow people who phone to speak to that person,but take messages instead.
He tells his secretary to hold his calls. [VERB noun]
6. verb
If something holds at a particular value or level, or is held there, it is kept at that value or level.
OPEC production is holding at around 21.5 million barrels a day. [V prep/adv/adj]
They were expecting the jobless rate to hold steady. [V prep/adv/adj]
The supermarket has vowed to hold down prices. [VERB noun with adverb]
The final dividend will be held at 20.7p, after an 8 per cent increase. [V n prep/adj]
...provided the pound holds its value against the euro. [VERB noun]
[Also VERB]
7. verb
If you hold a sound or musical note, you continue making it.
...a voice which hit and held every note with perfect ease and clarity. [VERB noun]
8. verb
If you hold something such as a train, a lift, or an elevator, you delay it.
A London Underground spokesperson defended the decision to hold the train until policearrived. [VERB noun]
9. verb
If an offer or invitation still holds, it is still available for you to accept.
Does your offer still hold? [VERB]
10. verb
If a good situation holds, it continues and does not get worse or fail.
Our luck couldn't hold for ever. [VERB]
Would the weather hold? [VERB]
Will the ceasefire hold?
Synonyms: continue, last, remain, stay More Synonyms of hold
11. verb
If an argument or theory holds, it is true or valid, even after close examination.
Today, most people think that argument no longer holds. [VERB]
The theory could still hold. [VERB]
Synonyms: apply, exist, be the case, stand up More Synonyms of hold
Hold up means the same as hold1.
Democrats say arguments against the bill won't hold up. [VERBPARTICLE]
12. verb
If part of a structure holds, it does not fall or break although there is a lot of force or pressure on it.
How long would the roof hold? [VERB]
13. verb
If laws or rules hold, they exist and remain in force.
These laws also hold for universities. [VERB]
14. verb
If you say that you hold to a particular opinion or belief, you are stating firmly that you continue to havethat opinion or belief.
[formal]
I hold to my belief that people should be allowed to have private lives. [VERBto noun]
Would you still hold to that view? [VERBto noun]
15. verb
If you hold to a promise or to high standards of behaviour, you keep that promise or continue to behave accordingto those standards.
[formal]
Will the President be able to hold to this commitment? [VERB + to]
Not all men are as honorable or hold to the same standards as Sam. [VERBto noun]
...whether they can really be expected to hold to uniformity in their speech. [VERBto noun]
16. verb
If someone or something holds you to a promise or to high standards of behaviour, they make you keep that promise or those standards.
I would say it's almost time to hold him to that promise. [VERB noun to noun]
Don't hold me to that. [VERB noun + to]
It does hold you to certain standards of fairness. [VERB noun to noun]
hold phrases
(hoʊld)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense holds, present participle holding, past tense, past participle held
1.
See to hold forth
2.
See get hold of sth
3.
See get hold of sth
4.
See get hold of sb
5.
See hold it
6.
See on hold
7.
See hold one's own
8.
See hold one's own
9.
See hold still
10.
See take hold
11.
See hold tight
12.
See hold tight
13. to hold something at bay
14. to hold your breath
15. can't hold a candle to
16. to hold something in check
17. to hold court
18. to hold fast
19. to hold the fort
20. what the future holds
21. to hold your ground
22. to hold your peace
23. to hold someone to ransom
24. to hold sway
25. to hold your tongue
hold phrasal verbs
(hoʊld)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense holds, present participle holding, past tense, past participle held
Phrasal verbs:
See hold against
See hold back
See hold down
See hold in
See hold off
See hold on
See hold on to
See hold out
See hold over
See hold together
See hold up
See hold with
hold in British English1
(həʊld)
verbWord forms: holds, holding or held (hɛld)
1.
to have or keep (an object) with or within the hands, arms, etc; clasp
2. (transitive)
to support or bear
to hold a drowning man's head above water
3.
to maintain or be maintained in a specified state or condition
to hold one's emotions in check
hold firm
4. (transitive)
to set aside or reserve
they will hold our tickets until tomorrow
5. (when intr, usually used in commands)
to restrain or be restrained from motion, action, departure, etc
hold that man until the police come
6. (intransitive)
to remain fast or unbroken
that cable won't hold much longer
7. (intransitive)
(of the weather) to remain dry and bright
how long will the weather hold?
8. (transitive)
to keep the attention of
her singing held the audience
9. (transitive)
to engage in or carry on
to hold a meeting
10. (transitive)
to have the ownership, possession, etc, of
she holds a law degree from London
who's holding the ace of spades?
11. (transitive)
to have the use of or responsibility for
to hold the office of director
12. (transitive)
to have the space or capacity for
the carton will hold only eight books
13. (transitive)
to be able to control the outward effects of drinking beer, spirits, etc
he can hold his drink well
14. (often foll byto or by)
to remain or cause to remain committed to
hold him to his promise
he held by his views in spite of opposition
15. (tr; takes a clause as object)
to claim
he holds that the theory is incorrect
16. (intransitive)
to remain relevant, valid, or true
the old philosophies don't hold nowadays
17. (transitive)
to keep in the mind
to hold affection for someone
18. (transitive)
to regard or consider in a specified manner
I hold him very dear
19. (transitive)
to guard or defend successfully
hold the fort against the attack
20. (intransitive)
to continue to go
hold on one's way
21. (sometimes foll by on) music
to sustain the sound of (a note) throughout its specified duration
to hold on a semibreve for its full value
22. (transitive) computing
to retain (data) in a storage device after copying onto another storage device or onto another location in the same device
Compare clear (sense 49)
23. (transitive)
to be in possession of illegal drugs
24. hold for
25. holding thumbs
26. hold it!
27. hold one's head high
28. hold one's own
29. hold one's peace
30. hold water
31. there is no holding him or her
noun
32.
the act or method of holding fast or grasping, as with the hands
33.
something to hold onto, as for support or control
34.
an object or device that holds fast or grips something else so as to hold it fast
35.
controlling force or influence
the company has a hold on his life
36.
a short delay or pause
37.
a prison or a cell in a prison
38. wrestling
a way of seizing one's opponent
a wrist hold
39. music
a pause or fermata
40.
a.
a tenure or holding, esp of land
b.
(in combination)
leasehold
freehold
copyhold
41.
a container
42. archaic
a fortified place
43. get hold of
44. no holds barred
45. on hold
Derived forms
holdable (ˈholdable)
adjective
Word origin
Old English healdan; related to Old Norse halla, Gothic haldan, German halten
hold in British English2
(həʊld)
noun
the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
Word origin
C16: variant of hole
hold in American English1
(hoʊld)
verb transitiveWord forms: held or ˈholding
1.
to take and keep with the hands or arms, or by other means; grasp; clutch; seize
2. US
to keep from going away; not let escape
to hold a prisoner, hold the train
3.
to keep in a certain place or position, or in a specified condition
to hold one's head up
4.
to restrain or control
; specif.,
a.
to keep from falling; bear the weight of; support
pillars holding the roof
b.
to keep from acting; keep back
hold your tongue
c.
to keep from advancing or attacking
d.
to keep from getting an advantage
e.
to get and keep control of; keep from relaxing
to hold someone's attention
f.
to continue; maintain
to hold a course
g.
to sustain or satisfy for the time being
a muffin should hold you until supper time
h. US
to keep (a letter, etc.) for delivery later
i.
to keep (a room, etc.) for use later
j.
to keep under obligation; bind
hold him to his word
k.
to resist the effects of (alcoholic liquor)
5.
to have and keep as one's own; have the duties, privileges, etc. of; own; possess; occupy
to hold shares of stock, to hold the office of mayor
6.
to keep against an enemy; guard; defend
hold the fort
7.
to have or conduct together
; specif.,
a.
to carry on (a meeting, conversation, etc.)
b.
to perform (a function, service, etc.)
to hold classes in the morning
8.
to call together or preside over
to hold court
9.
to have or keep within itself; have room or space for; contain
a bottle that holds a quart
10.
to have or keep in the mind
11.
to have an opinion or belief about; regard; consider
to hold a statement to be untrue
12. Law
a.
to decide; adjudge; decree
b.
to bind by contract
c.
to possess by legal title
to hold a mortgage
13. Music
to prolong (a tone or rest)
verb intransitive
14.
to retain a hold, a firm contact, etc.
hold tight
15.
to go on being firm, loyal, etc.
to hold to a resolution
16.
to remain unbroken or unyielding; not give way
the rope held
17.
to have right or title
usually with from or of
18.
to be in effect or in force; be true or valid
a rule that holds in any case
19.
to keep up; continue [the wind held from the north]
; specif.,
a.
to remain in the air, waiting to land
a plane held over Boston
b.
to remain on a telephone line
that line is busy — will you hold?
20. Archaic
to go no further; stop oneself; halt
usually in the imperative
noun
21.
the act or manner of grasping or seizing; grip; specif., a way of gripping an opponentin wrestling
22.
a thing to hold or hold on by
23.
a thing for holding or containing something else
24.
a.
a controlling or dominating force; restraining authority
to have a firm hold over someone
b.
a being aware or in control
to lose one's hold on life
25.
a means of confinement; prison
26.
a temporary halt or delay, as to make repairs, or an order to make such a halt
27.
an order reserving something
28. Obsolete
a stronghold
29. Obsolete
the act or fact of guarding, possessing, etc.
30. Music
pause (sense 4)
SIMILAR WORDS: conˈtain
Idioms:
catch hold of
get hold of
hold back
hold down
hold forth
hold in
hold off
hold on
hold one's own
hold out
hold out for
hold over
hold up
hold with
lay hold of
no holds barred
on hold
Word origin
ME holden < Anglian OE haldan (WS healdan), akin to Ger halten, Goth haldan, to tend sheep < IE base *kel-, to drive, incite to action > Gr kelēs, swift horse, L celer, swift: prob. sense development: drive (cattle, etc.)—tend—possess
hold in American English2
(hoʊld)
noun
1.
the interior of a ship below decks, esp. below the lower deck, in which the cargo is carried
2.
the compartment for cargo in an aircraft
Word origin
altered (after hold1) < hole or < MDu hol, a hole, cave, ship's hold
hold in Finance
(hoʊld)
noun
(Finance: Banking)
If a bank places a hold on an account, the owner cannot take money out of it.
A hold had been placed on your checking account due to suspicion of fraudulent activity.
A hold may be placed on an account to limit or prohibit payments against the account fora variety of reasons.
If a bank places a hold on an account, the owner cannot take money out of it.
More idioms containing
hold
put something on hold
hold up your hands
hold someone's life in your hands
hold someone's hand
hold a gun to someone's head
hold down the fort
hold fire
hold onto something like grim death
hold court
someone can't hold a candle to someone
hold no brief for something
hold your breath
hold all the aces
hold your horses
hold your own
hold the purse strings
hold someone to ransom
something does not hold water
Examples of 'hold' in a sentence
hold
Those prepared to bet on the deal working should hold on.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
What it also told us is that people can be held accountable for the lies they tell.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
She was held there for two months.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This enabled an offsetting process to take hold.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Twelve men are being held in prison accused of involvement in the shootings.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This teaches you as much about the importance of persisting with activities and alliances that hold promise as what you actually do.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We have to hold on to something, out of respect for those who came before.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Less than two weeks earlier, she had discovered that the crematorium was holding an open day.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
For six weeks, the ships were held back by a persistent northerly wind and could not set sail.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The deal is being held up by international red tape.
The Sun (2013)
The flats are being held by people who need somewhere to put their money.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Using the drill risked destabilising the probe but held out the promise of delivering valuable science.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They were down to ten men and they had something to hold on to.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They discovered cocaine in the hold of the ship which was carrying bananas.
The Sun (2012)
Virtually anything is possible if you hold fast to a dream.
Austin, Valerie Self-Hypnosis (1994)
There are two ways of holding such a body to account.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Weekly meetings were held to discuss what had sold and where.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The dog had taken hold of me.
The Sun (2013)
Or new prisons to hold those dangerous criminals now roaming free?
The Sun (2009)
Personal info held by firms and government must be secure.
The Sun (2015)
Whether you can get hold of your underwear is a different matter.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This is one to hold your fire on though.
The Sun (2011)
Users have complained that the phone drops calls if it is held in a particular way.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Plans to trade up have been put on hold.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
What philosophies did he hold about cultural difference?
Goshgarian, Gary Exploring language (6th edn) (1995)
This meant that economy and premium economy passengers were unable to check any luggage into the hold.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This is the reason why the parties are always held at my place.
The Sun (2013)
Yet he gives the sense of values quite deeply held.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
We have to keep hold of that feeling.
The Sun (2010)
We were both present at a staff lunch when conversation turned to elections being held on that day.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
May regularly holds up their convoy with his 40-minute trips to the lavatory.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Shell will hold 44 per cent of the venture.
The Sun (2011)
It was the last straw after 24 hours holding so much in his head.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
THE Government should hold their heads in shame.
The Sun (2015)
Word lists with
hold
parts of an aircraft, parts of an aircraft
In other languages
hold
British English: hold /həʊld/ VERB
in hands or arms When you hold something, you have it in your hands or your arms.
She held the baby in her arms.
American English: hold
Arabic: يـُمْسِكُ ب
Brazilian Portuguese: segurar
Chinese: 持有
Croatian: držati
Czech: držet
Danish: holde holde fast i
Dutch: vasthouden
European Spanish: sujetar
Finnish: pidellä
French: tenir
German: halten
Greek: κρατώ
Italian: tenere
Japanese: 手に持つ
Korean: ...을 잡고 있다
Norwegian: holde
Polish: trzymać
European Portuguese: segurar
Romanian: a ține
Russian: держать
Latin American Spanish: sujetar
Swedish: hålla
Thai: ถือ
Turkish: tutmak
Ukrainian: тримати
Vietnamese: cầm
British English: hold /həʊld/ VERB
accommodate If something holds an amount of something, then that is how much it has room for inside.
The theatre holds 400 people.
American English: hold
Arabic: يَتَسِّعُ لِ
Brazilian Portuguese: tem capacidade para
Chinese: 容纳
Croatian: primati
Czech: pojmoutmnožství
Danish: kan være
Dutch: kan bevatten
European Spanish: contener
Finnish: mahtua
French: contenir
German: fassen
Greek: χωρώ
Italian: contenere
Japanese: ･･･を収容できる
Korean: 수용하다
Norwegian: romme
Polish: mieścić
European Portuguese: levar
Romanian: a adăposti
Russian: вместить
Latin American Spanish: tenercapacidad de
Swedish: rymma
Thai: จุ รับได้
Turkish: almak
Ukrainian: вміщувати
Vietnamese: có sức chứa
All related terms of 'hold'
hold in
If you hold in an emotion or feeling, you do not allow yourself to express it, often making it more difficult to deal with.
hold it!
If you say ' Hold it ', you are telling someone to stop what they are doing and to wait.
hold on
If you hold on , or hold onto something, you keep your hand on it or around it, for example to prevent the thing from falling or to support yourself.
hold-up
If you hold up your hand or something you have in your hand, you move it upwards into a particular position and keep it there.
on hold
If you put something on hold , you decide not to do it, deal with it, or change it now , but to leave it until later .
hold back
If you hold back or if something holds you back , you hesitate before you do something because you are not sure whether it is the right thing to do.
hold down
If you hold down a job or a place in a team , you manage to keep it.
hold 'em
a variety of poker in which each player is dealt two cards face down and may use either or both of them, in combination with any of five cards dealt face up and shared by all players, to form the best possible hand
hold fire
If you hold fire in a situation , you delay before taking action.
hold for
to apply or be relevant to
hold off
If you hold off doing something, you delay doing it or delay making a decision about it.
hold out
If you hold out your hand or something you have in your hand, you move your hand away from your body, for example to shake hands with someone.
hold over
If you hold something over someone, you use it in order to threaten them or make them do what you want .
hold sway
to be master ; reign
hold true
If a general statement holds true in particular circumstances , or if your previous statement holds true in different circumstances, it is true or valid in those circumstances.
hold with
If you do not hold with an activity or action, you do not approve of it.
take hold
If something takes hold , it gains complete control or influence over a person or thing.
choke hold
a restraining hold, as when one person encircles the neck of another from behind in a viselike grip with the arm
hold assets
The assets of a company or a person are all the things that they own.
hold court
to be surrounded by people who pay you a lot of attention because they consider you interesting or important
hold forth
to speak for a long time or in public
hold hands
If two people are holding hands , they are holding each other's nearest hand , usually while they are walking or sitting together . People often do this to show their affection for each other.
hold still
If you hold still , you do not move.
hold tight
If you hold tight , you put your hand round or against something in order to prevent yourself from falling over. A bus driver might say ' Hold tight! ' to you if you are standing on a bus when it is about to move .
hold water
If an argument or theory does not hold water , it does not seem to be reasonable or be in accordance with the facts.
hold against
If you hold something against someone, you let their actions in the past influence your present attitude towards them and cause you to deal severely or unfairly with them.
hold beliefs
Your religious or political beliefs are your views on religious or political matters.
hold on to
If you hold on to something that gives you an advantage , you succeed in keeping it for yourself, and prevent it from being taken away or given to someone else.
hold together
If you hold a group of people together , you help them to live or work together without arguing , although they may have different aims , attitudes , or interests.
scissors hold
a wrestling hold in which one contestant clasps the other with the legs
clap hold of
to grasp suddenly or forcibly
get hold of
to obtain
hold in fee
to own; possess
hold out for
to wait patiently or uncompromisingly for (the fulfilment of one's demands)
hold out on
to delay in or keep from telling (a person) some new or important information
lay hold of
to seize or grasp
opposition hold
a particular way of holding rock in mountain-climbing
sam hold of
to collect ; gather up
take hold of
to seize ; grasp
to hold fast
If you hold something fast , you hold it tightly and firmly. If something is stuck fast , it is stuck very firmly and cannot move.
to hold sway
If someone or something holds sway , they have great power or influence over a particular place or activity .
wrestling hold
a way of holding someone in the sport of wrestling
catch hold of
to take; seize ; grasp
hold in leash
to control ; curb ; restrain
hold one's own
If you hold your own , you are able to resist someone who is attacking or opposing you.
hold someone's hand
If you ask someone to hold your hand at an event that you are worried about, you ask them to support you by being there with you.
hold the field
to maintain one's position in the face of opposition
hold the fort
to maintain or guard something temporarily
hold the line
to keep a telephone line open
hold to ransom
to keep ( prisoners , property, etc) in confinement until payment for their release is made or received
Chinese translation of 'hold'
hold
(həuld)
Word forms:ptppheld
vt
(= grip)[bag, umbrella, box etc]拿 (ná)
⇒ Hold the baby while I load the car.我装车时帮我抱着婴儿。 (Wō zhuāngchē shí bāng wǒ bàozhe yīng'ér.)
⇒ I held the box tightly.我紧紧地拿着盒子。 (Wǒ jǐnjǐn de názhe hézi.)
(= keep)[hand, arm, head etc]保持 (bǎochí)
⇒ Hold your hands in front of your face.把你的双手举在面前。 (Bǎ nǐ de shuāngshǒu jǔ zài miànqián.)
⇒ Hold your arms still.胳膊保持不动。 (Gēbo bǎochí bùdòng.)
(= contain)[room, box, bottle etc]容纳(納) (róngnà)
⇒ Each bottle will hold a litre.每个瓶子有一升的容量。 (Měigè píngzi yǒu yīshēng de róngliàng.)
(= have)[office, power]担(擔)任 (dānrèn)
⇒ She has never held ministerial office.她从来没有担任过部长级职位。 (Tā cónglái méiyǒu dānrènguo bùzhǎngjí zhíwèi.)
[ticket, licence, opinion]持有 (chíyǒu)
⇒ He did not hold a firearms licence.他没有持枪执照。 (Tā méiyǒu chíqiāng zhízhào.)
⇒ I myself hold the view that ... 我本人持有的观点是 ... (wǒ běnrén chíyǒu de guāndiǎn shì ... )
[meeting, interview, election]举(舉)行 (jǔxíng)
⇒ The government said it would hold an investigation.政府表示将会进行一项调查。 (Zhèngfǔ biǎoshì jiāng huì jìnxíng yī xiàng diàochá.)
(= detain) 拘留 (jūliú)
⇒ I was held overnight in a cell.我整个晚上被拘留在牢房。 (Wǒ zhěnggè wǎnshang bèi jūliú zài láofáng.)
vi
(= withstand pressure) 支持得住 (zhīchí de zhù)
⇒ How long will the roof hold?屋顶能支持多久？ (Wūdǐng néng zhīchí duō jiǔ?)
(= be valid)[argument, theory]有根据(據) (yǒu gēnjù)
⇒ Your argument doesn't hold.你的论点立不住。 (Nǐ de lùndiǎn lì bù zhù.)
(= stay same)[offer, invitation]有效 (yǒuxiào)
⇒ Will you tell her the offer still holds?你能告诉她邀请仍然有效吗？ (Nǐ néng gàosù tā yāoqǐng réngrán yǒuxiào ma?)
[luck, weather, ceasefire]持续(續) (chíxù)
⇒ If my luck continues to hold, I think I've got a fair chance.如果我继续走运，我想我的机会不小。 (Rúguǒ wǒ jìxù zǒuyùn, wǒ xiǎng wǒ de jīhuì bù xiǎo.)
(Tel) 等着(著) (děngzhe)
⇒ The line's engaged: will you hold?电话占线，你能等一下吗？ (Diànhuà zhànxiàn, nǐ néng děng yīxià ma?)
n(c)
(= grasp) 握 (wò)
⇒ He released his hold on the camera.他撒手放开照相机。 (Tā sāshǒu fàngkāi zhàoxiàngjī.)
[of ship, plane]货(貨)舱(艙) (huòcāng) (个(個), gè)
to hold one's head up抬起头(頭) (táiqǐ tóu) (fig) 保持信心 (bǎochí xìnxīn)
to hold sb responsible/liable/accountable要求某人负(負)责(責) (yāoqiú mǒurén fùzé)
hold the line! (Tel) 别(別)挂(掛)线(線)！ (bié guàxiàn!)
to hold one's breath屏息 (bǐngxī)
don't hold your breath! (inf) 别(別)指望！ (bié zhǐwàng!)
to hold one's own (against sb) (fig) (和某人)不相上下 ((hé mǒurén) bù xiāng shàng xià)
to hold sth shut/open使某物保持关(關)着(著)的/开(開)着(著)的状(狀)态(態) (shǐ mǒuwù bǎochí guānzhe de/kāizhe de zhuàngtài)
to hold sb prisoner/hostage扣(釦)留某人作为(為)囚犯/人质(質) (kòuliú mǒurén zuòwéi qiúfàn/rénzhì)
I don't hold with all this modern art我不赞(讚)同现(現)代艺(藝)术(術) (wǒ bù zàntóng xiàndài yìshù)
hold it!别(別)动(動)！ (biédòng!)
to hold sb's interest or attention保持某人的兴(興)趣或注意力 (bǎochí mǒurén de xìngqù huò zhùyìlì)
hold still or hold steady静(靜)止不动(動) (jìngzhǐ bùdòng)
to have a hold over sb影响(響)某人 (yǐngxiǎng mǒurén)
to get/grab/take hold of sb/sth紧(緊)紧(緊)拿着(著)/抓着(著)/握着(著)某人/某物 (jǐnjǐn názhe/zhuāzhe/wòzhe mǒurén/mǒuwù)
I need to get hold of Bob我需要找到鲍(鮑)勃 (wǒ xūyào zhǎodào Bàobó)
to take hold of sb (= overwhelm) 征服某人 (zhēngfú mǒurén)
to put sth on hold暂(暫)时(時)不做某事 (zànshí bù zuò mǒushì)
All related terms of 'hold'
hold on
( keep hold ) 抓牢 zhuāláo ⇒ The rope was wet, but Nancy held on. → 绳子湿了，但南希仍然牢牢地抓着。 Shéngzi shī le, dàn Nánxī réngrán láoláo de zhuāzhe.
hold up
( lift up ) 举(舉)起 jǔqǐ ⇒ The Englishman held up the rifle. → 英国人举起了手枪。 Yīngguórén jǔqǐle shǒuqiāng.
hold-up
( robbery ) 持械抢(搶)劫 chíxiè qiǎngjié [ 次 cì ]
hold it!
别(別)动(動)！ biédòng!
hold off
( challenge ) 使不能接近 shǐ bùnéng jiējìn ⇒ Alesi drove magnificently, holding off the challenge from Berger. → 阿勒西开得棒极了，使伯杰不能接近。 Ālèxī kāi de bàng jí le, shǐ Bójié bùnéng jiējìn.
hold out
( hand ) 伸出 shēnchū ⇒ Sam held out his hand for the briefcase. → 山姆伸手拿公文包。 Shānmǔ shēnshǒu ná gōngwénbāo.
hold back
( person, progress ) 阻拦(攔) zǔlán ⇒ She's very ambitious, so don't try to hold her back. → 她很有野心，别阻拦她。 Tā hěn yǒu yěxīn, bié zǔlán tā.
hold down
( restrain : person ) 把 ... 按倒在地上 bǎ ... àndǎo zài dìshang ⇒ It took three men to hold him down. → 要3个男人才把他按在地上。 Yào sān gè nánrén cái bǎ tā àn zài dìshang.
hold over
( postpone ) 推迟(遲) tuīchí
hold forth
滔滔不绝(絕)地讲(講) tāotāo bùjué de jiǎng ⇒ Jenkins was there, holding forth on his favourite subject. → 詹金斯在那儿，滔滔不绝地讲述他最喜欢的话题。 Zhānjīnsī zàinàr, tāotāo bùjué de jiǎngshù tā zuì xǐhuan de huàtí.
hold against
▶ to hold sth against sb 因某事对(對)某人记(記)仇 yīn mǒushì duì mǒurén jìchóu ⇒ He lost the case, but never held it against me. → 他输了这场官司，但从未因此而记恨过我。 Tā shūle zhè chǎng guānsi, dàn cóngwèi yīn cǐ ér jìhèn guo wǒ.
hold on to
( grasp ) 抓住 zhuāzhù ⇒ He had to hold on to the chair to steady himself. → 他不得不抓住椅子使自己站稳。 Tā bù dé bù zhuāzhù yǐzi shǐ zìjǐ zhànwěn.
to hold court
接待仰慕者 jiēdài yǎngmùzhě
to hold true
适(適)用 shìyòng
hold the line!
( Tel ) 别(別)挂(掛)线(線)！ bié guàxiàn!
to hold an election
举(舉)行选(選)举(舉) jǔxíng xuǎnjǔ
to hold o.s. erect
把身子挺直 bǎ shēnzi tǐngzhí
to hold one's breath
屏住呼吸 bǐngzhù hūxī
to hold one's own (against sb)
( fig ) (和某人)不相上下 (hé mǒurén) bù xiāng shàng xià
to hold sb prisoner
关(關)押某人 guānyā mǒurén
to hold to ransom
( hostage etc ) 勒取赎(贖)金 lèqǔ shújīn
to put sth on hold
暂(暫)时(時)不做某事 zànshí bù zuò mǒushì
to take hold of sb
( overwhelm ) 征服某人 zhēngfú mǒurén
hold still or hold steady
静(靜)止不动(動) jìngzhǐ bùdòng
don't hold your breath!
( fig : inf ) 别(別)太指望了！ bié tài zhǐwàng le!
hold the line please!
( Tel ) 请(請)稍等！ qǐng shāoděng!
hold the line, caller!
请(請)别(別)挂(掛)线(線)！ qǐng bié guàxiàn!
to hold fast to sth
( fig ) 坚(堅)持某事 jiānchí mǒushì
to hold sth in trust
( Law ) 受托(託)保管某物 shòu tuō bǎoguǎn mǒuwù
to grab hold of sth/sb
抓住某物/某人 zhuāzhù mǒuwù/mǒurén
to have a hold over sb
影响(響)某人 yǐngxiǎng mǒurén
to hold off doing sth
推迟(遲)做某事 tuīchí zuò mǒushì
to hold one's head up
抬起头(頭) táiqǐ tóu
to hold sb in contempt
藐视(視)某人 miǎoshì mǒurén
to hold sth against sb
因某事对(對)某人记(記)仇 yīn mǒushì duì mǒurén jìchóu ⇒ He lost the case, but never held it against me. → 他输了这场官司，但从未因此而记恨过我。 Tā shūle zhè chǎng guānsi, dàn cóngwèi yīn cǐ ér jìhèn guo wǒ.
to hold sth shut/open
使某物保持关(關)着(著)的/开(開)着(著)的状(狀)态(態) shǐ mǒuwù bǎochí guānzhe de/kāizhe de zhuàngtài