Definition
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| the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo |
| drink alcohol without showing ill effects; "He can hold his liquor"; "he had drunk more than he could carry" |
| stop dealing with; "hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting" |
| the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip" |
| have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him" |
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| a cell in a jail or prison |
| be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What's holding that mirror?" |
| be pertinent or relevant or applicable; "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"; "The same rules go for everyone" |
| a stronghold |
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| assert or affirm; "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good" |
| cause to stop; "Halt the engines"; "Arrest the progress"; "halt the presses" |
| have room for; hold without crowding; "This hotel can accommodate 250 guests"; "The theater admits 300 people"; "The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people" |
| keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view; "take for granted"; "view as important"; "hold these truths to be self-evident"; "I hold him personally responsible" |
| have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; "She has $1,000 in the bank"; "He has got two beautiful daughters"; "She holds a Master's degree from Harvard" |
| have as a major characteristic; "The novel holds many surprises"; "The book holds in store much valuable advise" |
| hold the attention of; "The soprano held the audience"; "This story held our interest"; "She can hold an audience spellbound" |
| secure and keep for possible future u |
| secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree" |
| power by which something or someone is affected or dominated; "he has a hold over them" |
| have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; "She bears the title of Duchess"; "He held the governorship for almos |
| be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point" |
| have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; "She bears the title of Duchess"; "He held the governorship for almost a decade" |
| declare to be; "She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent" |
| take and maintain control over, often by violent means; "The dissatisfied students held the President's office for almost a week" |
| bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He's held by a contract"; "I'll hold you by your promise" |
| keep from departing; "Hold the taxi"; "Hold the horse" |
| protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks" |
| arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The age |
| the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing" |
| to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement; "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"; "About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade"; "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center"; "The terrorists held the journalists for ransom" |
| keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; " |