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hold
1 singular the fact that you are holding someone or somethingThe boat turned over and she lost her hold. hold on: His hold on her arm tightened. Synonyms and related words
Instances of touching, holding and physical contact 2 countable a way of holding someone, for example in a sport Synonyms and related words
Instances of touching, holding and physical contact 3 singular the power or control that someone has over a situation or areahold on/over: Their forces had consolidated their hold on the area. Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership 3a power that you have over someone, especially because of something that you know about themHow is it he’s got such a strong hold over you? Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership
4 countable the area in a plane or ship that is used for goods, vehicles, or bags Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words 5 countable a place where you put your foot or hand so that you do not fall, for example when you are climbing Synonyms and related words
Mountaineering, rock climbing and caving 6 singular the fact that someone manages to continue doing or having somethinghold on: The nurses were amazed at her tenacious hold on life. new threats to his hold on power Synonyms and related words
Permanence and continuity permanence continuity survival
get hold of someone get hold of something get hold of the idea (that) grab/catch hold of keep hold of something no holds barred on hold take hold take hold of hold
1 singular the fact that you are holding someone or somethinghold on: His hold on her arm tightened. The boat turned over and she lost her hold. Synonyms and related words
Instances of touching, holding and physical contact 2 countable a way of holding someone, for example in a sport Synonyms and related words
Instances of touching, holding and physical contact 3 singular the power or control that someone has over a situation or areahold on/over: Their forces had consolidated their hold on the area. Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership 3a power that you have over someone, especially because of something that you know about themHow is it he’s got such a strong hold over you? Synonyms and related words
Power, authority, influence and leadership
4 countable the area in an airplane or ship that is used for goods, vehicles, or suitcases Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words 5 countable a place where you put your foot or hand so that you do not fall, for example when you are climbing Synonyms and related words
Mountaineering, rock climbing and caving 6 singular the fact that someone manages to continue doing or having somethinghold on: The nurses were amazed at her tenacious hold on life. new threats to his hold on power Synonyms and related words
Permanence and continuity permanence continuity survival
get hold of someone get hold of something get hold of the idea (that) grab/catch hold of keep hold of something no holds barred on hold put a hold on something take hold take hold of hold
1 transitive to carry something using your hands or armsCan you hold my bag for a moment? hold something in/under/between something: He held the book in his hand. She was holding the catalogue under her arm. Barry was holding a coin between his finger and thumb. Synonyms and related words
To carry something or someone 1a to carry something using another part of your bodyHe held the sandwich between his teeth. Synonyms and related words
To carry something or someone 1b to carry another personShe was holding a baby in her arms. Synonyms and related words
To carry something or someone
2 transitive to support someone or something, or to stop them movingCan you hold this parcel for me so I can tape it up? He was held by a single rope. hold something steady: We had to hold our cups steady as the boat rocked. hold something shut/still/apart etc: Hold the torch still. Synonyms and related words
To stop someone or something from moving hold back intercept obstruct 3 transitive to put a part of your body into a particular positionShe was holding her hand to her heart. Ruth held her head in her hands. Synonyms and related words 4 transitive to put your arms around someone because you love them or because they are unhappyHe sat beside her and held her. hold someone tight/close: She kissed him and held him tight. Synonyms and related words
Expressing affection physically 5 transitive to have something insideThe corner cupboard holds a TV and CD player. Synonyms and related words 6 transitive to be able to fit an amount of something insideHow much does this jug hold? The stadium holds 80,000 people. Synonyms and related words 7 transitive if you hold a meeting or event, you organize itThe government agreed to hold a referendum. Synonyms and related words 7a often passiveif a meeting or event is held in a particular place or at a particular time, it takes place there at that timeThe presidential election was held on April 26. Synonyms and related words
Nouns frequently used as objects of hold ▪ conference, demonstration, election, inquiry, meeting, rally, referendum, seminar, talks
8 transitive to have something, for example a jobShe is the first woman to hold this post. He held a position of trust and responsibility. hold office: President Mitterrand held office for 14 years. Synonyms and related words
To have a particular quality or thing 8a to have an opinion about somethingShe certainly holds some interesting views. Synonyms and related words
To have an opinion or opinions 8b formalto own money or propertyThree per cent of our shares are now held by US investors. Synonyms and related words
To own something, or to be owned 8c formalto have a document that allows you to do something Synonyms and related words
To own something, or to be owned
9 transitive formalto have a particular qualityThe project holds a great deal of promise. He holds no authority over us. Synonyms and related words
To have a particular quality or thing 9a used for talking about the feelings that something makes you have. For example, if something holds no fear for you, you are not afraid of itFood still held no appeal. Water seems to hold a fascination for him. Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions 9b literaryif your face or voice holds a particular emotion, it shows itHis eyes held a look of desperation. Synonyms and related words
To show or express emotions
10 transitive to keep information, for example on a computerI wanted to see what information the police held on me. Synonyms and related words
To keep something set aside collect set apart 11 transitive often passiveto keep someone somewhere as a prisonerThey were arrested and held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. hold someone at gunpoint: The family were held at gunpoint overnight. hold someone prisoner/hostage/captive: The four men had been held captive for over two years. Synonyms and related words
To put someone in a prison, or to keep them as a prisoner 11a to stop a train, plane etc from leaving at the right time, so that someone who is late can get on it Synonyms and related words
Booking on and travelling by transport 11b hold or hold on toto stop someone from leaving or from doing what they wantIt seemed that no man could hold her for long. Synonyms and related words
To stop someone doing something
12 transitive to not give something that someone wants to another personhold a table/reservation/room/seat: They said they’d hold the reservation for 24 hours. Synonyms and related words
To keep something set aside collect set apart 13 transitive to continue to have a particular feeling, especially a bad oneI no longer hold any resentment towards him. hold a grudge: He’s not someone who holds a grudge. Synonyms and related words 14 transitive to keep an idea or picture in your mindI tried to hold his image in my mind as I walked away. Synonyms and related words 15 intransitive to continue to support a weight without breaking or being damagedI don’t know if the walls will hold. Synonyms and related words
To carry something or someone 15a intransitive/transitive to stay or keep something at a particular levelThe price has been held at £2, the same as last year. hold steady: The coffee market has held steady for a few months. Synonyms and related words
To remain the same, or to keep something the same maintain withstand stabilize 15b intransitive if a promise or offer holds, it still existsThey were pessimistic about the ceasefire holding until the spring. We need to find out if his offer still holds. Synonyms and related words
To continue to exist or happen 15c intransitive if your luck or the weather holds, it continues to be good Synonyms and related words
To remain the same, or to keep something the same maintain withstand stabilize 15d intransitive/transitive to stay in the same position, for example when you are exercisingHold this position for a few seconds, then relax. Synonyms and related words
To do physical exercise as a way of keeping fit 15e transitive to continue to play or sing a note without stoppingHold that last note for a count of four. Synonyms and related words
16 transitive used for saying what people believehold (that): Conventional wisdom held that he would resign. One school of thought holds that very few people reach their full potential. Synonyms and related words
To believe or accept that something is true or exists 16a formalif a court or judge holds that something is true, the court or judge says that it is truehold (that): The court held that the defendants were guilty of trespass. be held to be something: The clause was held to be unreasonable. be held to have done something: The plaintiff was held to have acted reasonably. Synonyms and related words
17 intransitive/transitive to wait in order to speak to someone on the telephone. You can also say that you hold the line‘Do you want to call back later?’ ‘No, I’ll hold.’ Can you hold the line, please? Synonyms and related words 18 transitive to succeed in keeping control of a particular area in an electionThe seat was held by Labour with a reduced majority. Synonyms and related words
To be a candidate or winner in an election 18a if an army holds an area, it has control of it and stops the enemy from getting control of it Synonyms and related words
Invading and taking control by force
be widely/commonly/generally held hold someone’s attention/interest hold the chilli/mustard/cream etc hold a course hold someone/something dear hold your drink hold someone’s gaze hold good hold hands hold your head up/high hold someone in high esteem/regard hold it hold the key (to something) hold your own hold someone responsible/accountable/liable hold the road hold still hold that thought hold tight hold true hold yourself tradition/legend/myth holds (that) what the future holds
hold against hold back hold down hold forth hold in hold off hold on hold on to hold out hold out for hold out on hold over hold to hold together hold up hold up as hold with
hold
1 transitive to carry something using your hands or armsCan you hold my bag for a moment? hold something in/under/between something: He held the book in his hand. She was holding the catalog under her arm. Barry was holding a coin between his finger and thumb. Synonyms and related words
To carry something or someone 1a to carry something using another part of your bodyHe held the thread between his teeth. Synonyms and related words
To carry something or someone 1b to carry another personShe was holding a baby in her arms. Synonyms and related words
To carry something or someone
2 transitive to support someone or something, or to stop them from movingCan you hold the wrapping paper for me so I can tape it up? He was held by a single rope. hold something steady: We had to hold our cups steady as the boat rocked. hold something shut/still/apart etc.: Hold the flashlight still. Synonyms and related words
To stop someone or something from moving hold back intercept obstruct 3 transitive to put a part of your body into a particular positionShe was holding her hand to her heart. Ruth held her head in her hands. Synonyms and related words 4 transitive to put your arms around someone because you love them or because they are unhappyHe sat beside her and held her. hold someone tight/close: She kissed him and held him tight. Synonyms and related words
Expressing affection physically 5 transitive to have something insideThe cabinet holds a TV and CD player. Synonyms and related words 6 transitive to be able to fit an amount of something insideHow much does this pitcher hold? The stadium holds 80,000 people. Synonyms and related words 7 transitive to have something, for example a jobShe is the first woman to hold this post. He held a position of trust and responsibility. hold office: President Mitterrand held office for 14 years. Synonyms and related words
To have a particular quality or thing 7a to have an opinion about somethingShe certainly holds some interesting views. Synonyms and related words
To have an opinion or opinions 7b formalto own money or propertyThree per cent of our shares are now held by U.S. investors. Synonyms and related words
To own something, or to be owned 7c formalto have a document that allows you to do somethingHe holds a foreign passport. Synonyms and related words
To own something, or to be owned
8 intransitive if a promise or offer holds, it still existsWe need to find out if his offer still holds. They were pessimistic about the ceasefire holding until the spring. Synonyms and related words
To continue to exist or happen 8a intransitive/transitive to stay or keep something at a particular levelThe price has been held at its current level. hold steady: The coffee market has held steady for a few months. Synonyms and related words
To remain the same, or to keep something the same maintain withstand stabilize 8b intransitive to continue to support a weight without breaking or being damagedI don’t know if the bridge will hold. Synonyms and related words
To carry something or someone 8c intransitive if your luck or the weather holds, it continues to be good Synonyms and related words
To remain the same, or to keep something the same maintain withstand stabilize 8d transitive to continue to play or sing a note without stoppingHold that last note for a count of four. Synonyms and related words 8e intransitive/transitive to stay in the same position, for example when you are exercisingHold this position for a few seconds, then relax. Synonyms and related words
To do physical exercise as a way of keeping fit
9 transitive to keep information, for example on a computerI wanted to see what information the police held on me. Synonyms and related words 10 transitive to not give something that someone wants to another personhold a table/reservation/room/seat: They said they’d hold the reservation for 24 hours. Synonyms and related words 11 transitive often passiveto keep someone somewhere as a prisonerThey were arrested and held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. hold someone at gunpoint: The family were held at gunpoint. hold someone prisoner/hostage/captive: The four men had been held captive for over two years. Synonyms and related words
To put someone in a prison, or to keep them as a prisoner 11a to stop a train, airplane, etc. from leaving at the right time, so that someone who is late can get on it Synonyms and related words
Booking on and traveling by transport 11b hold or hold on toto stop someone from leaving or from doing what they wantIt seemed that no man could hold her for long. Synonyms and related words
To stop someone doing something
12 transitive if an army holds an area, it has control of it and stops the enemy from getting control of it Synonyms and related words
Invading and taking control by force 12a to succeed in keeping control of a particular area in an electionThe Senate seat was held by a Democrat. Synonyms and related words
To be a candidate or winner in an election
13 transitive formalif a court or judge holds that something is true, the court or judge says that it is truehold (that): The court held that the defendants were guilty of trespassing. be held to be something: The clause was held to be unreasonable. be held to have done something: The plaintiff was held to have acted reasonably. Synonyms and related words 13a used for saying what people believehold (that): Conventional wisdom held that he would resign. One school of thought holds that very few people reach their full potential. Synonyms and related words
To believe or accept that something is true or exists
14 transitive if you hold a meeting or event, you organize itThe government agreed to hold a referendum. Synonyms and related words 14a often passiveif a meeting or event is held in a particular place or at a particular time, it takes place there at that timeThe presidential election was held on April 26. Synonyms and related words
Nouns frequently used as objects of hold ▪ conference, demonstration, election, inquiry, meeting, rally, referendum, seminar, talks
15 intransitive/transitive to wait in order to speak to someone on the telephone. You can also say that you hold the line“Do you want to call back later?” “No, I’ll hold.” Can you hold the line, please? Synonyms and related words 16 transitive formalto have a particular qualityThe project holds a great deal of promise. He holds no authority over us. Synonyms and related words
To have a particular quality or thing 16a used for talking about the feelings that something makes you have. For example, if something holds no fear for you, you are not afraid of itFood still held no appeal. Water seems to hold a fascination for him. Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions 16b literaryif your face or voice holds a particular emotion, it shows itHis eyes held a look of desperation. Synonyms and related words
To show or express emotions
17 transitive to continue to have a particular feeling, especially a bad oneI no longer hold any resentment toward him. hold a grudge: He’s not someone who holds a grudge. Synonyms and related words 18 transitive to keep an idea or picture in your mindI tried to hold his image in my mind as I walked away. Synonyms and related words
be widely/commonly/generally held hold someone’s attention/interest hold a course hold someone/something dear hold your drink hold someone’s gaze hold good hold hands hold your head up/high hold someone in high esteem/regard hold it hold the ketchup/mustard/mayo etc. hold the key (to something) hold your own hold the road hold someone responsible/accountable/liable hold still hold that thought hold tight hold true hold yourself tradition/legend/myth holds (that) what the future holds
hold against hold back hold down hold forth hold in hold off hold on hold on to hold out hold out for hold out on hold over hold to hold together hold up hold up as hold with
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