hold - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

hold

Third Person

holds

Present Participle

holding

Past Tense

held

Past Participle

held

to have in your hands or arms

transitive

They held candles during the power outage.
She held her friend's hand for support during the scary movie.
He gently held the fragile vase, careful not to drop it.
As the team captain, she proudly held the championship trophy.

Synonyms:

take hold

Antonyms:

let go of

to have something as one's own

transitive

The company holds patents for its innovative technology.
They hold joint ownership of the vacation home.
Our school holds the record for the most championships in the district.
He proudly held the title of CEO for over a decade.

Synonyms:

have have got

to organize a specific event, such as a meeting, party, election, etc.

transitive

She holds a weekly meeting with her team.
The company will hold a seminar on business ethics.
We held a family gathering last weekend.
They're planning to hold a charity event next month.
The mayor is set to hold a press conference tomorrow.

Synonyms:

make have throw give

to keep someone or something in a particular position or state

Please hold the door shut until I fix the latch.
They held the gate open for the guests.
Hold your posture straight while sitting.
He held his laughter in during the serious meeting.
I had to hold my stomach in while wearing that tight-fitting dress.

to bear the weight of something or someone

transitive

I don't trust this old chair to hold my weight.
The bridge can hold the weight of multiple cars at once.
I'm not sure if this ladder will hold both of us.
The fragile branches won't hold the weight of those large fruits.
The thick chains are capable of holding the heavy chandelier.

Synonyms:

sustain support hold up

to be or continue to be available or valid

Is the discount still holding for this weekend?
If your invitation to the party still holds, I'd love to come.
The warranty on this product holds for two years.
If the job offer still holds, I'd like to discuss the details further.
The offer to lend you my car for the weekend still holds if you need it.

Synonyms:

obtain prevail

to reserve or keep something for someone's later use

transitive

I'll hold this seat for you until the movie starts.
The hotel will hold your room reservation until 6 PM.
Could you please hold my spot in line while I grab a coffee?
The library can hold your requested book for a week.

Synonyms:

reserve book

to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount

transitive

This jar holds about 1 kilogram of cookies.
The suitcase can hold all your clothes for the trip.
The storage bin holds up to 20 books.
The basket holds a variety of fruits.
The cup can hold up to 250 milliliters of water.

Synonyms:

take contain

to agree or be in accord with someone or something

transitive

I hold with the idea that teamwork leads to success.
He holds with the principles of honesty and integrity.
Many scientists hold with the theory of evolution.
I hold with those who believe in preserving the environment.

Synonyms:

concord concur agree

Antonyms:

disagree

to instruct someone to not include or add something, particularly food or drink

transitive

I'd like a burger, but hold the pickles, please.
I'll take a pizza, but hold the olives, please.
Give me the salad, but hold the dressing.
A pina colada, please, but hold the rum.

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

I'd like a burger, but hold the onions.
Can you hold the pickles on my sandwich?
I'd like the salad, but hold the dressing.
Please hold the tomatoes in my wrap.
I'll have a pizza, but hold the mushrooms.