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Word: Hold
Speech Type: Verb
Old English haldan, healdan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch houden and German halten; the noun is partly from Old Norse hald ‘hold, support, custody’
həʊld
grasp, carry, or support with one's hands
Short Definition:grasp or carry in one's hands
Examples:- she was holding a brown leather suitcase
keep or detain (someone)
Short Definition:keep or detain
Examples:- the police were holding him on a murder charge
- she was held prisoner for two days
remain secure, intact, or in position without breaking or giving way
Short Definition:remain secure or intact etc.
Examples:- the boat's anchor would not hold
contain or be capable of containing (a specified amount)
Short Definition:contain
Examples:- the tank held twenty-four gallons
have in one's possession
Short Definition:possess
Examples:- the managing director still holds fifty shares in the company
keep or reserve for someone
Short Definition:keep or reserve
Examples:- a booking can be held for twenty-four hours
prevent from going ahead or occurring
Short Definition:prevent from going ahead
Examples:- hold your fire!
arrange and take part in (a meeting or conversation)
Short Definition:arrange meeting
Examples:- a meeting was held at the church
Word: Hold
Speech Type: Noun
həʊld
an act or manner of grasping something; a grip
Short Definition:act or manner of holding something
Examples:- he caught hold of her arm
- he lost his hold and fell
power or control
Short Definition:power or control
Examples:- Tom had some kind of hold over his father
a fortress.
Short Definition:fortress
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