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HOLD definition: 1. to take and keep something in your hand or arms: 2. to support something: 3. When two people…. Learn more.
contain, hold, accommodate mean to have or be capable of having within. contain implies the actual presence of a specified substance or quantity within something. the can contains a quart of oil. hold implies the capacity of containing or the usual or permanent function of containing or keeping.
Hold definition: to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp. See examples of HOLD used in a sentence.
Definition of hold verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Hold is used with words and expressions indicating an opinion or belief, to show that someone has a particular opinion or believes that something is true. He held firm opinions which usually conflicted with my own.
Synonyms for HOLD: grip, clench, clutch, grab, carry, take, hold on to, cradle; Antonyms of HOLD: give, hand, drop, deliver, relinquish, yield, render, unclasp.
Definition of hold noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
HOLD meaning: 1. to have something in your hand or arms: 2. to keep something in a particular position: 3. to…. Learn more.
verb. have or hold in one's hands or grip. “ Hold this bowl for a moment, please”. “A crazy idea took hold of him”. synonyms: take hold. see more. verb. cover as for protection against noise or smell. “She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate”.
to hinder; restrain; keep back:[ ~ + object] Please hold your applause. to set aside; reserve:[ ~ + object] Your tickets are being held at the counter. to possess; occupy:[ ~ + object] to hold a position of authority. to contain or be capable of containing:[ ~ + object* not: be + ~-ing] This bottle holds a quart.
