a section of land leased or otherwise tenanted, especially for agricultural purposes.
a company owned by a holding company.
Often holdings.legally owned property, especially stocks, bonds, or real estate.
holdings,Library Science. the entire collection of books, periodicals, and other materials in a library.
Sports. the illegal obstruction of an opponent, as in football, basketball, or ice hockey, by use of the hands, arms, or stick.
Origin of holding
First recorded in 1175–1225, holding is from the Middle English word holding.See hold1, -ing1
OTHER WORDS FROM holding
pre·hold·ing,noun
Words nearby holding
hold everything, holdfast, hold forth, hold good, hold in, holding, holding company, holding furnace, holding operation, holding paddock, holding pattern
His lease was not with Regal Rose but another holding company owned by Singh’s wife and business partner, Preet Johal.
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In late July, for example, Omnicom opened offices for employees who wanted to have a place to work and returning was “totally optional,” according to the holding company.
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It’s somewhat surprising, then, that Warren Buffett, the greatest “value” investor of all time, just dumped a huge chunk of his holdings in what looks like one of the market’s cheapest pockets, commercial banks.
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Unlisted real estate also fell while fixed-income holdings rose.
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That water could end up close to a volcanic chamber holding magma.
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When we had that meeting in the Caribbean, Jeffrey was holding his own and not only was he a pleasant host, he was pleasant guy.
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He is holding on to life with the hope that he will again be allowed to see his son.
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The announcement comes as pro-Warren activists are holding their first major event in the Hawkeye State on Wednesday night.
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Currently, Israel is holding around 470 Palestinians without charge or access to legal counsel.
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In Aug. 2003, Muller said he believed Cobalt was merely a holding facility.
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And Dick turned again and hurried to the new house, but David stood, holding the handle of his cart and looking after him.
The Doers|William John Hopkins
As general or First Consul, he never wore gloves, contenting himself with holding and crumpling them in his left hand.
The Companions of Jehu|Alexandre Dumas, pre
We may now attach other straying symbols as holding them in mind.
Cupology|Clara
Holding his steed with a firm grip, he raised his right hand to the shouting besiegers, signifying that he wished to speak.
Legends of the Rhine|Wilhelm Ruland
The Gaucho, now holding fast the bridle fixed to the lower jaw, leads the horse outside the corral.
A Naturalist's Voyage Round the World|Charles Darwin
British Dictionary definitions for holding
holding
/ (ˈhəʊldɪŋ) /
noun
land held under a lease and used for agriculture or similar purposes
(often plural)property to which the holder has legal title, such as land, stocks, shares, and other investments
sportthe obstruction of an opponent with the hands or arms, esp in boxing