The meaning of HOLD is to have possession or ownership of or have at one's disposal. How to use hold in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Hold.

Synonyms for HOLDS: grips, clenches, clutches, grabs, carries, takes, cradles, clings (to); Antonyms of HOLDS: gives, drops, hands, delivers, renders, relinquishes, yields, unclasps

He currently holds the reins at one of the fastest growing mobile communications businesses in the country. hold sth in reserve to keep something until a time when it is needed for a …

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If something holds an amount of something, then that is how much it has room for inside.

Be careful when you hold the puppy — he's so wriggly, and you wouldn't want to drop him! Hold also means to keep from exhaling. If you forget to hold your breath when you go underwater, …

As verbs the difference between hold and holds is that hold is to grasp or grip while holds is third-person singular of hold. As nouns the difference between hold and holds is that hold is a grasp or grip while holds is plural of lang=en. As an adjective hold is gracious; friendly; faithful; true.

Some people just don't like to be held. He held her close/tight and kissed her. He held the pen in his mouth while he dialed the number. Hold the pen upright when you write. She picked up the trophy and held it over her head. You have to hold the button down for several seconds. I held the door open for her. Hold your arms at your sides.

hold - 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"

accommodate If something holds an amount of something, then that is how much it has room for inside. The theatre holds 400 people. American English : hold / ˈhoʊld /