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hold verb (SUPPORT)A2 [ T ] to take and keep something in your hand or arms: Can you hold the bag while I open the door? He was holding a gun. The little girl held her mother's hand. He held her in his arms. [ + obj + adj ] Could you hold the door open, please? Rosie held out an apple for the horse. All those who agree, please hold up your hand (= raise your arm). [ T ] to support something: Will the rope be strong enough to hold my weight? Each wheel is held on with four bolts. The parts are held together with glue. hold your nose to press your nose tightly between thumb and finger in order to close it: I have to hold my nose when I jump into water. hold handsA2 When two people hold hands, one person holds the other person's hand, especially to show that they love each other: They walked along holding hands. See also Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Having in your hands - ahold
- arm
- clasp
- clench
- cling
- cradle
- cup
- dandle
- enfold
- grasp
- hand
- hand in hand idiom
- handle
- hang
- hang on
- hang/hold on like grim death idiom
- hold on
- onto
- pinion
- seize
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Showing affection hold verb (CONTAIN)B1 [ T not continuous ] to contain or be able to contain something: This jug holds exactly one pint. One bag won't hold all of the shopping - we'd better take two. Computers can hold huge amounts of information. [ T not continuous ] If you say that the future holds something, you mean that that thing will happen: Who can tell what the future holds? [ T not continuous ] to have a particular quality: She's very religious, so death holds no fear for her. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Including and containing - (right) down to idiom
- assimilate
- build sth in/into sth
- built-in
- carry
- cast
- cast your net wide idiom
- catholic
- extend
- factor
- factor sth in
- figure
- forget
- inbuilt
- incl
- package
- plug (sth/sb) into sth
- rich
- subsume
- throw sth in
See more results » hold verb (CONTROL)C1 [ T ] to have something, especially a position or money, or to control something: He currently holds the position of technical manager. The bank holds large reserves of gold. Despite incurring heavy losses, the rebels now hold the town and the surrounding hills. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Having and owning - general words - -owned
- attach to sb/sth
- be endowed with sth idiom
- bear
- bearer
- belong
- belong to sb
- call
- carry
- claim
- endow
- interest
- mistress
- not/never want for anything idiom
- owner
- ownership
- proprietress
- revert to sb
- stake somewhere/sth out
- want
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Controlling and being in charge hold verb (IN A COMPETITION)B2 [ T ] to have a particular position in a competition: She holds the world record. They held the lead until the 89th minute. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Winning, losing & scoring in sport - against the run of play idiom
- close-run
- convincing
- do the double over sb idiom
- drubbing
- game changer
- game-changing
- lead 1
- pip
- pummel
- retire
- run away with sth
- square
- strike gold idiom
- varsity
- walk it idiom
- walkaway
- walkover
- win
- won
See more results » hold verb (KEEP)C1 [ T ] to keep something, especially when it might have been lost: I asked the shop to hold the dress for me until this afternoon. You have to be a fairly good speaker to hold an audience's attention/interest. B2 [ T ] to keep someone in a place so that they cannot leave: The police are holding several people in custody (= at the police station) for questioning. [ + obj + noun ] The terrorists held him hostage for 18 months. I was held prisoner in a tiny attic room. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Keeping and storing things - appropriate
- aside
- bank
- capture
- cling
- cling (on) to sth
- dump
- earmark
- lay
- lay sth in
- maintain
- pack sth away
- put sth away
- repository
- reserve
- stockpile
- storage
- store
- store sth up
- stow
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Putting people in prison Arresting & charging hold verb (MAKE HAPPEN)B1 [ T ] to have something such as a meeting or an election: Could we hold a meeting to discuss this tomorrow afternoon? The election will be held on 8 August. I find it's almost impossible to hold a sensible conversation with her. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Causing things to happen - -ization
- -ize
- actuation
- agent
- awaken (sth) in sb
- be associated with sth
- beget
- draw
- equal
- fuel
- instigate
- instigator
- introduce
- lie
- plant
- rise
- usher
- usher sth in
- wreak
- wrought
See more results » hold verb (CONTINUE) [ I or T ] to cause to stay or continue in the same way as before: Let's hope our good luck holds. I hope the repair holds until we get the car to a garage. The old adage that money talks still holds true (= is still true). The government is committed to holding exports at their present level. The ship/aircraft held its course. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Continue & last - (it's) business as usual idiom
- bash on
- carry (sth) on
- cease
- cont
- contd
- drag
- keep at sth
- keep on doing sth
- keep on trucking idiom
- keep sb at it idiom
- leg
- nine
- push
- run on
- run over (sth)
- see sth out
- segue
- soldier on
- string
See more results » hold verb (BELIEVE) [ T not continuous ] to believe an idea or opinion: You sold it to me, so if it breaks I'll hold you responsible (= consider you to blame). [ + to infinitive ] formal a legal decision that we hold to be unconstitutional Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Believing - article of faith
- ascribe sth to sb
- belief
- believe
- believe in sth
- credit
- evidently
- feel
- feel it in your bones idiom
- give sb the benefit of the doubt idiom
- gospel
- incline to/towards sth
- see sth in sb/sth
- seeing is believing idiom
- self-delusion
- stock
- swear by sth
- take sb's word for it idiom
- under
- word
See more results » hold verb (DELAY) [ I or T ] to wait, or to stop something temporarily: They've decided to hold all future deliveries until the invoice has been paid. How long can you hold your breath (= stop breathing)? Will you hold my calls for the next half hour please? She's on the phone at the moment - will you hold (the line) (= wait on the phone until she can speak to you)? Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Delaying and wasting time - ado
- be on ice idiom
- bugger
- bugger about
- bugger sb about
- carry
- hold sb over
- hold sb/sth back
- hold sb/sth up
- hold up
- ice
- kick
- push
- retard
- retardation
- set sth/sb back
- shelve
- sit
- sit on sth
- spin
See more results » hold verb (NOT INCLUDE) [ T ] US If you ask someone to hold something, you do not want them to include it: I'd like a ham sandwich on rye, hold the lettuce. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Excluding - acid-free
- alienate
- apart
- bar
- barring
- count
- cut
- discount
- exclude
- excluding
- exclusion
- exclusive
- exclusively
- freeze sb out
- otherwise
- out of it idiom
- outside
- present
- present company excepted idiom
- send
See more results » Idiom(s)can't hold a candle to can't hold your drink don't hold your breath hold all the cards hold court hold down a job hold everything! hold your head (up) high hold your horses hold it! hold on/tight hold your own hold still hold sway hold that thought hold the floor hold (down) the fort hold the key hold the reins hold the road hold your tongue hold true hold water there is no holding sb (back) Phrasal verb(s)hold it/that against sb hold back hold sb/sth back hold sth back hold sb/sth down hold sth down hold forth hold off hold sb off hold on hold onto sb/sth hold onto/on to sth hold out hold sth out hold out for sth hold out on sb hold sth over hold sb over hold sb to sth hold up hold sb/sth up hold sth up hold sth up as sth not hold with sth hold noun (SUPPORT)B2 [ S or U ] the act of holding something or someone, or the way you do this: Keep a tight hold on your tickets. Don't worry if you lose hold of the reins - the horse won't wander off. See alsofoothold handhold toehold catch/get/grab/take hold of sth/sbB2 to start holding something or someone: He took hold of one end of the carpet and tugged. I just managed to grab hold of Lucy before she fell in the pool. [ C ] in fighting sports, a position in which one person holds another person so that they cannot move [ C ] a place to put the hands and feet, especially when climbing Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Having in your hands - ahold
- arm
- clasp
- clench
- cling
- cradle
- cup
- dandle
- enfold
- grasp
- hand
- hand in hand idiom
- handle
- hang
- hang on
- hang/hold on like grim death idiom
- hold on
- onto
- pinion
- seize
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Fighting sports Mountaineering & rock climbing hold noun (CONTROL)C2 [ S ] power or control over something or someone: Their company has a strong hold on/over the computer market. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Limiting and restricting - box sb in
- chain
- circumscribe
- clamp down on sth
- clampdown
- cramp
- curb
- curtail
- damage limitation
- debilitate
- delimit
- hamstring
- infringe
- localize
- muzzle
- non-proliferation
- qualification
- ration
- rationing
- stabilizer
See more results » hold noun (DELAY)on holdC1 If you are on hold when using the phone, you are waiting to speak to someone: Mr Briggs is on hold. He's on the phone at the moment- can I put you on hold? C1 If an activity is on hold, it has been intentionally delayed: Everything's on hold again because of the bad weather. The movie has been put on hold until the financial situation improves. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Communications - by telephone - aeroplane mode
- airplane mode
- alarm call
- bell
- break
- break up
- call sb up
- cold-calling
- conference call
- connection
- cut
- give sb a buzz idiom
- hash
- put sb through
- put sth down 1
- ring
- telecommuting
- tinkle
- top-up card
- transfer
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Delaying and wasting time hold noun (SPACE) [ C ] the space in a ship or aircraft in which goods are carried Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Parts of ships & boats - abaft
- boathook
- boiler room
- capstan
- echo sounder
- engine room
- gangplank
- gunnel
- helm
- jib
- lanyard
- lifebelt
- mast
- oar
- paddle
- porthole
- rib
- rudder
- sail
- tiller
See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Air travel: parts of aeroplanes Idiom(s)get hold of no holds barred take hold hold verb (TAKE FIRMLY) [ I/T ] to take and keep something in your hand or arms: [ T ] The nurse held the child in her arms. [ I ] Hold tight (= firmly) to the railing. [ I/T ] If you hold your nose, you press your nose tightly between thumb and finger to close it. hold hands When two people hold hands, each one takes the other person’s hand in his or her hand, esp. to show affection. hold verb (MOVE AWAY) [ always + adv/prep ] to move something away from your body: [ M ] Rosie held an apple out to the horse. [ M ] Close your eyes and hold out your hands. [ M ] All those who agree, please hold your hand up. hold verb (KEEP IN PLACE) [ always + adv/prep ] to keep something in a particular place or position: [ M ] Could you hold the door open for me, please? [ M ] I can’t fasten this skirt unless I hold my stomach in (= keep it tight with my muscles so that it does not stick out). [ M ] Each wheel is held on by/with four bolts. [ M ] Individual parts are held together with glue. [ I ] Hold still (= Do not move)! hold verb (CONTINUE) [ I/T ] to continue or cause to continue in the same way as before: [ I ] If the weather holds, we can go sailing. [ T ] The ship held its course. [ T ] She seemed to hold the note she was singing for more than a minute. holds true If something holds true, it continues to be true: Einstein’s theories still hold true today. hold verb (DELAY) [ I/T ] to stop something from happening, or to delay something temporarily: [ T ] How long can you hold your breath? [ I/T ] Someone on the telephone who asks you to hold wants you to wait until that person or someone else can speak to you: [ I ] Her line is busy, would you like to hold? [ I/T ] If you hold something that is usually included in food, you do not include it: [ T ] I’d like a salad, but hold the dressing. hold verb (CONTAIN/SUPPORT) [ T ] to support or contain something or be able to contain or support it: This bottle holds exactly one pint. Modern computers can hold (= store) huge amounts of information. Will the rope be strong enough to hold the weight? holds promise If something holds promise, it is likely to be successful: The new drug holds promise for relieving chronic pain. hold verb (CONTROL) [ T ] to keep control or possession of something: His speech held the audience’s attention for over an hour. He was held prisoner for three days. After many days of fighting, the rebels now hold the town. The champion held the lead until the last lap. [ T ] If someone who committed a crime is held, that person is kept guarded in a police station. [ T ] If you hold a job or a financial account, you have it: He currently holds the position of managing editor. She holds three different accounts with the same bank. hold verb (CAUSE TO HAPPEN) [ T ] to organize or cause a meeting, election, or social event to happen: The election will be held on the 8th of November. We’re holding our annual New Year’s Day party again. hold verb (BELIEVE) [ T ] to believe an idea or opinion to be correct, or to state that something is true: He holds unpopular views on many subjects. I hold him responsible for the damage to my car. [ + that clause ] Murphy’s law holds that if anything can go wrong, it probably will. Idiom(s)hold it hold your own hold the fort hold your tongue hold water not hold a candle to someone/something Phrasal verb(s)hold something against someone/something hold someone to something hold back (something) hold down something hold down something hold forth hold off (something) hold on hold on/tight hold onto something hold out hold out something hold out for something hold out on someone hold over something/someone hold together (something) hold up hold up someone/something hold up someone/something hold up something/someone hold noun (FIRM SUPPORT) [ U ] the act of taking and keeping something in your hand or arms, or the way you do this: Don’t lose hold of the dog’s leash. If you can get/grab/take hold of that end of the box, I’ll take this end and we’ll lift it. hold noun (DELAY)on hold If something is on hold, it is intentionally delayed: The space launch is on hold until the weather clears. If you are on hold when using the telephone, you are waiting to speak to someone: His line is busy – can I put you on hold? hold noun (CONTROL) [ U ] control or power over something or someone: The team is strengthening its hold on first place. She has a strong hold on her daughters. hold noun (SPACE) [ C ] the space in a ship or aircraft where goods are carried hold noun (POSITION IN SPORTS) [ C ] (in some sports) a position in which one person prevents another from moving: In karate, beginners learn several simple holds. [ T ] to have something, especially a position or money, or to control something: hold power/control The CEO holds power only as long as the directors approve of his methods. hold a stake/an interest/shares The bank holds an interest in the real estate company. hold a position/job/post Before taking his present post, he held the position of chief financial regulator. hold a mortgage/loan She holds the mortgage, so she has the right to foreclose on the property. hold the rights to sth Who holds the rights to screen these games? hold a patent The world's largest biotech firm holds patents on the DNA sequences of thousands of varieties of grain. [ T ] to keep something, especially when it might be needed in the future: Accountants recommend holding records for more than seven years. Ten seats are being held for the chief executives. hold stocks/supplies We hold large stocks of all these items, and are generally able to guarantee next-day delivery. [ T ] FINANCE to keep money or an investment, and not sell it: We'll hold the bonds until the resale market improves. For these stocks, the recommendation is: Hold! [ T ] to contain or be able to contain a number of people or things: Each container can hold 500 pounds of cargo. The auditorium is designed to hold 1,000 people. [ T ] MEETINGS to make an event, especially a meeting, happen: hold a meeting/conference/conference call The software development conference is scheduled to be held in San Francisco in April. [ I or T ] FINANCE to stay, or make something stay, at the same level as before: hold a rate/price/tax The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3%. The Chancellor is expected to hold capital gains tax at its present rate. The markets held steady, despite the report of higher inflation. [ T ] LAW to make a judgment in a court of law: A superior court judge held that the plaintiff had no legal claim to royalties. [ I or T ] COMMUNICATIONS to wait when you are phoning until you can talk to the person that you want to speak to: He'll answering another call right now. Can you hold? Please hold the line. I'll try to connect you. hold all the cards to be in a strong position when you are competing with someone else, because you have all the advantages: Management holds all the cards when it comes to the negotiations over job cuts. hold the floor MEETINGS to speak in a formal situation, such as at a conference or meeting: Martin held the floor for almost an hour. hold down the fort UK hold the fort WORKPLACE to deal with a situation, or do someone's job, while they are away: She went off on vacation, leaving me to hold down the fort. Will you hold the fort while I go for lunch? hold your ground to keep or defend an opinion or an idea, even when other people do not agree with you: We'll hold our ground until they accept our changes to the contract. hold sb's hand to help someone to do something, especially when it is a new or difficult task: A call center technician held my hand as he talked me through installing the hardware. You shouldn't really need your boss to hold your hand any longer. hold office GOVERNMENT, POLITICS to have a position of authority, especially in government: A president can only hold office for two terms of four years each. Things were not very different when the previous government held office. hold your own to continue to be in a strong or fairly strong position, even when there are difficulties: hold your own against sb/sth They held their own against heavily marketed overseas brands. hold the purse strings to control when and how money is spent: Head office holds the purse strings, and we'll need approval to buy any new equipment. hold the reins to be in control of something: He currently holds the reins at one of the fastest growing mobile communications businesses in the country. hold sth in reserve to keep something until a time when it is needed for a particular purpose: Four million additional tons of grain are held in reserve each month. hold sway formal to have control or influence over someone or something: Party leaders held sway over the hearings. hold title PROPERTY to have or control the rights to land, buildings, or other property: hold title to sth She held title to the property and all mineral rights. hold (its) value to not fall in price: The older models haven't held value as much as collectors anticipated. Phrasal verb(s)hold back hold sb/sth back hold back on sth hold sth down hold off hold on hold on to/onto sth/sb hold out for sth hold sth over hold up hold sth up hold sb/sth up [ S ] power or control over someone or something: a hold over sb/sth With the new law, Congress strengthened its hold over mortgage rates. a hold on sth They're keeping their strong hold on the smartphone market. a strong/tight hold keep/tighten/lose your hold [ C or U ] STOCK MARKET a suggestion that someone should not sell the shares that they own in a company, but that they should not buy any new shares: Analysts changed "buys" to "holds" after the annual report appeared. We have recently downgraded our recommendation for the Forest Group to "Hold". [ C ] BANKING a delay by a bank to prevent money from being taken from an account: It took three days for the hold on the payment to be cleared. [ C ] TRANSPORT the place on a ship or aircraft where goods are carried: Inspectors examined the hold to look for stowaways. on hold not being done now, but perhaps being done later: Any new building has been put on hold until the economy improves. not changing or moving: The dollar is on hold at the same level it was at a year ago. COMMUNICATIONS waiting for someone to return to or to begin a phone conversation: Technical support had me on hold for 20 minutes while they researched my question. I'll just put you on hold while I ask my manager about this. take hold to start to have an effect: New stimulus funds took hold in time to keep unemployment low. |