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The definition of hold

45 Definitions of: hold

1. verb, to have or keep (an object) with or within the hands, arms, etc; clasp
2. verb, to support or bear
3. verb, to maintain or be maintained in a specified state or condition
4. verb, to set aside or reserve
5. verb, to restrain or be restrained from motion, action, departure, etc
6. verb, to remain fast or unbroken
7. verb, (of the weather) to remain dry and bright
8. verb, to keep the attention of
9. verb, to engage in or carry on
10. verb, to have the ownership, possession, etc, of
11. verb, to have the use of or responsibility for
12. verb, to have the space or capacity for
13. verb, to be able to control the outward effects of drinking beer, spirits, etc
14. verb, to remain or cause to remain committed to
15. verb, to claim
16. verb, to remain relevant, valid, or true
17. verb, to keep in the mind
18. verb, to regard or consider in a specified manner
19. verb, to guard or defend successfully
20. verb, to continue to go
21. verb, music to sustain the sound of (a note) throughout its specified duration
22. verb, computing to retain (data) in a storage device after copying onto another storage device or onto another location in the same device. Compare clear
23. verb, to be in possession of illegal drugs
24. verb, hold (good) for to apply or be relevant to
25. verb, holding thumbs holding the thumb of one hand with the other, in the hope of bringing good luck
26. verb, hold it! a) stop! wait! b) stay in the same position! as when being photographed
27. verb, hold one's head high to conduct oneself in a proud and confident manner
28. verb, hold one's own to maintain one's situation or position esp in spite of opposition or difficulty
29. verb, hold one's peace or tongue to keep silent
30. verb, hold water to prove credible, logical, or consistent
31. verb, there is no holding him he is so spirited or resolute that he cannot be restrained
32. noun, the act or method of holding fast or grasping, as with the hands
33. noun, something to hold onto, as for support or control
34. noun, an object or device that holds fast or grips something else so as to hold it fast
35. noun, controlling force or influence
36. noun, a short delay or pause
37. noun, on hold in a state of temporary postponement or delay
38. noun, a prison or a cell in a prison
39. noun, wrestling a way of seizing one's opponent
40. noun, music a pause or fermata
41. noun, a) a tenure or holding, esp of land b) (in combination)
42. noun, a container
43. noun, a fortified place
44. noun, get hold of a) to obtain b) to come into contact with
45. noun, no holds barred all limitations removed ▷ See also hold back ▷ See also, hold down ▷ See also, hold forth ▷ See also, hold in ▷ See also, hold off ▷ See also, hold on ▷ See also, hold out ▷ See also, hold over ▷ See also, hold together ▷ See also, hold-up ▷ See also, hold with
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1. noun, the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
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Synonyms:	control, esteem, influence, sustain, hug, believe, assume, grip, grasp, clutch	And more...
Antonyms:	release, deny, cancel

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